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New Guidelines Released for Undocumented Students

The U.S. government has released new guidelines directing public schools to enroll all students, regardless of immigration status.

by John Reynolds

Dream Act supporters on the capitol steps
Credit: Julian Aguilar

The U.S. government has released new guidelines directing public schools to enroll all students, regardless of immigration status. Civil rights groups are celebrating the move, which is intended to end demands from some states that a form of documentation — such as a birth certificates or Social Security cards — be presented in order to enroll in school. (Education News)

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