Friday, 10 Oct 2025
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions
  • DMCA
logo logo
  • World
  • Politics
  • Crime
  • Economy
  • Tech & Science
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
  • More
    • Education
    • Celebrities
    • Culture and Arts
    • Environment
    • Health and Wellness
    • Lifestyle
  • 🔥
  • Trump
  • VIDEO
  • House
  • White
  • ScienceAlert
  • Trumps
  • Watch
  • man
  • Health
  • Season
Font ResizerAa
American FocusAmerican Focus
Search
  • World
  • Politics
  • Crime
  • Economy
  • Tech & Science
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
  • More
    • Education
    • Celebrities
    • Culture and Arts
    • Environment
    • Health and Wellness
    • Lifestyle
Follow US
© 2024 americanfocus.online – All Rights Reserved.
American Focus > Blog > Education > Oklahoma Moves to Require Schools to Ask Students’ Immigration Status
Education

Oklahoma Moves to Require Schools to Ask Students’ Immigration Status

Last updated: January 28, 2025 2:46 pm
Share
SHARE

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.

See also  78 Best Short Stories for Middle Schoolers, as Chosen by Teachers
TAGGED:ImmigrationmovesOklahomarequireSchoolsStatusStudents
Share This Article
Twitter Email Copy Link Print
Previous Article Suspected Venezuelan gang member seen in Aurora video arrested in NY
Next Article How to get Apple TV+ for free in the UK and US
Leave a comment

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Popular Posts

‘Morning Show’ Star Nicole Beharie Joins ‘All the Sinners Bleed’ Series at Netflix

Nicole Beharie has been officially cast in the forthcoming Netflix series adaptation of "All the…

September 29, 2025

Kansas signee Darryn Peterson and NBA Draft-bound Jeremiah Fears react to highlights of Prolific Prep’s Rajan Roberts

The basketball world is abuzz with excitement as a highlight reel of Prolific Prep star…

May 29, 2025

Kate Middleton & Prince William ‘Fear’ A Second Prince Harry Memoir

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been keeping busy with a myriad of projects and…

September 6, 2024

Bullets Rip Through Local ABC News Station In Sacramento, Cops Say

ABC Gunshots Fired at Local ABC News Station in Sacramento Published September 19, 2025 5:40…

September 19, 2025

Drivers Trapped On Frozen Highway After 100-Car Pileup

More than 100 vehicles have been involved in a massive pileup on an Oregon highway…

February 14, 2025

You Might Also Like

Actor Jeff Bridges Hits Immigration Enforcement Officers in Jimmy Kimmel Interview: ‘Get ICE Off Our Streets’
Politics

Actor Jeff Bridges Hits Immigration Enforcement Officers in Jimmy Kimmel Interview: ‘Get ICE Off Our Streets’

October 10, 2025
Grown Minnesota man who posed as high schooler accused of sexually assaulting students
World News

Grown Minnesota man who posed as high schooler accused of sexually assaulting students

October 10, 2025
SEND adviser admits reforms ‘taking longer than sector hoped’
Education

SEND adviser admits reforms ‘taking longer than sector hoped’

October 10, 2025
Important Study Skills for High School Students and How to Teach Them – The TPT Blog
Education

Important Study Skills for High School Students and How to Teach Them – The TPT Blog

October 10, 2025
logo logo
Facebook Twitter Youtube

About US


Explore global affairs, political insights, and linguistic origins. Stay informed with our comprehensive coverage of world news, politics, and Lifestyle.

Top Categories
  • Crime
  • Environment
  • Sports
  • Tech and Science
Usefull Links
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions
  • DMCA

© 2024 americanfocus.online –  All Rights Reserved.

Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Lost your password?