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Oklahoma Moves to Require Schools to Ask Students’ Immigration Status

Last updated: January 28, 2025 2:46 pm
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Oklahoma education leaders recently made a controversial decision to require proof of citizenship or immigration status from families enrolling their children in public schools. This move, approved by the Oklahoma State Board of Education, aims to track and report the number of students whose families have not provided documentation.

While the new rule does not prevent non-citizen or undocumented students from attending school, it has sparked debates and legal challenges across the state. Ryan Walters, the state superintendent of schools, supported the rule as a way to assist the White House in enforcing immigration policies in Oklahoma. Walters, a Republican known for his hardline stance on immigration, believes that collecting this information will help prioritize Oklahoma students.

Critics of the rule, including teachers, civil liberties organizations, and immigration groups, have expressed concerns over its potential impact on students’ access to education. Nicholas Espíritu from the National Immigration Law Center stated that requiring school districts to collect immigration status information could violate the 14th Amendment’s equal protection clause.

This decision in Oklahoma mirrors a similar move made by Alabama in 2011, which was later overturned due to a federal lawsuit. The American Immigration Council reported significantly higher rates of absenteeism among Latino school children in response to Alabama’s policy.

It remains to be seen how Oklahoma’s more than 500 school districts will respond to the new enrollment rule. While some districts have previously defied mandates from state officials, such as a directive to teach the Bible, the citizenship verification requirement carries legal weight.

Despite the state-level decision, some school leaders like Jamie C. Polk, the superintendent of schools in Oklahoma City, have publicly stated that they will not collect immigration status information from students or their families. This ongoing debate highlights the complex intersection of education, immigration, and legal challenges in the current political climate.

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