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New Americans

We have a responsibility to ensure that all of our students feel safe and supported. Under Federal law, undocumented children and young adults have the same right to attend public primary and secondary schools as do U.S. citizens and permanent residents (Plyler vs. Doe, 457 U.S. 202 (1982.). And, under state law, all Vermont children, including undocumented children are required to attend school until the mandated age of 16.

Public schools may not:

  1. Deny or terminate a student’s enrollment on the basis of actual or perceived immigration status.
  2. Treat a student differently to verify legal residency in the United States.
  3. Engage in any practices that have the effect of discouraging students from enrolling or attending school based on their immigration status.
  4. Require students or their parents to disclose their immigration status or inquire of students or parents in ways that may expose their undocumented status.
  5. Deny or terminate a student’s enrollment due to the student’s or parent’s failure to provide a social security number.