Oklahoma May Soon Ask K-12 Families for Proof of Citizenship
Oklahoma is considering a rule change that would require parents to disclose their immigration status when attempting to enroll their children in public schools.
“In order to assess statewide and local educational needs…a parent or a legal guardian of a child, or an emancipated minor, shall provide proof of United States (‘U.S.’) citizenship at the time of enrollment,” reads the proposed rule. The suggested changes also contain a provision requiring schools to report to the state the number of undocumented children enrolled.
So far, the rules have been approved by the Oklahoma State Department of Education, though they will need final approval from the Legislature and the governor.
The rule changes were subject to almost immediate outcry, with many advocates pointing out that undocumented children have had the constitutional right to enroll in U.S. public schools since the 1982 Supreme Court case Plyler v. Doe. Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters has insist
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