http://www.womensystems.com/2023/08/new-york-threatens-to-sue-schools-if.html
aug 29 2023 New York state officials are threatening to sue schools that block or even make it difficult for illegal immigrant children trying to register for public school.
Attorney General Letitia James and state Education Commissioner Betty Rosa made the legal threat after they said they found “discriminatory” enrollment policies in some districts, such as requiring a voter ID from parents.
“Policies that make it difficult or impossible for migrant children and youth to enroll in school are contrary to state education regulations and may expose schools to legal liability,” James and Rosa wrote in a Monday letter to public school districts.
Some districts had been requiring parents to provide voter registration cards, which an illegal immigrant would not be able to obtain, the two said.
Other problematic policies included requiring proofs of residency less than 30 days old or repeated proofs of residency for families without a formal lease. The state also took issue with school districts threatening home visits for students who cannot prove their residency with a formal lease, or threatening to report information about students’ living conditions.
“These discriminatory policies harm our most vulnerable students, who rely on our schools for a safe, nurturing environment where they can learn and thrive,” James and Rosa said in their letter.
