US Supreme Court ruled immigrants entitled to free education

Date Shared:

Friday, January 3, 2014 - 09:30

Countries and areas:

United States

2030 Agenda migration-relevant and related target Labels:

Targets on vulnerability and protection

GCM Thematic Cluster Areas:

Objective 15: Provide access to basic services for migrants

Contributors:

Member States

Chairmanship:

Sweden 2013-2014

Geographical Relevance:

National

Tags:

Migration and Education, Migrant Protection and Assistance, Children and Youth

Summary:

The Supreme Court ruled that immigrants whether documented or undocumented are in fact entitled to free primary and secondary education. Also, federal laws prohibit public schools at the elementary and secondary levels from discriminating against students based on national origin among other basis.

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GFMD Source:

GFMD 2013-2014 - Thematic Meeting 3 "Migration as an Enabler for Inclusive Social Development – Enhancing migrant empowerment and voluntary social and economic assets transfers"