Los Angeles USD recently refused entry to Department of Homeland Security agents looking to speak with elementary school children. Want to know how your district can be ready for possible DHS activity? Learn more about such policies and procedures at www.migrationpolicy.org/news/schools...
Recent cuts to Department of Education and plans to give states more autonomy threaten crucial supports for English learners. Colleagues and I discussed impacts to K-12, postsecondary, & adult education on TESOL Int'l's recent webinar. Listen to the recording at www.youtube.com/watch?v=rprH...
Examples of existing law:
Require ICE to present a judicial warrant: 4th Amendment
Policies and procedures for collecting and sharing sensitive information: FERPA
Must enroll students without consideration of real or perceived immigration status: Plyler v. Doe and the 14th Amendment
Lots of people wondering what eliminating ICE’s Sensitive Locations memo means for schools. Key protections for immigrant students still stand.
For a deep dive, check out Legal Protections for K-12 English Learner and Immigrant-Background Students www.migrationpolicy.org/research/leg....
Absolutely. There have been lots of conversations among lawyers and advocates already!
Hi Larry, I’d like to join!
Write federal English learner and immigrant student protections into state law (e.g. right to enroll, access mainstream curriculum, translation and interpretation for families)
Just joined! I’m in English learner policy and would love to be added
