Oklahoma Board of Education votes to approve proposal requiring parents to prove citizenship when enrolling students

State leaders respond to rule monitoring citizenship at school

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — The latest rule approved by the Oklahoma Board of Education would have schools record student and parent citizenship status when they enroll. The news of the rule is causing some to worry for their children's futures, and now state leaders are sending a reminder not to panic. "At the end of the day, these kids are like any other, wanting to achieve their dreams, and education is a vehicle for them to be able to do that," s…

Oklahoma board approves proposal requiring parents disclose immigration status when enrolling children in school

The Oklahoma State Board of Education on Tuesday to approved a new administrative rule proposed by State Superintendent Ryan Walters that would require parents to disclose their children’s immigration status when enrolling them in school. The rule states that when parents or legal guardians enroll their children in school, they must “provide proof of United States citizenship at the time of enrollment.” This proof can be demonstrated through doc…

Oklahoma Board of Education Approves Rule Requiring Parents to Prove Citizenship to Enroll Their Children

The Oklahoma State Board of Education has approved a measure that could require proof of legal status from parents when enrolling their children in public schools. Supporters say it’s about understanding costs, while critics worry it could discourage some families from seeking an education. Key Facts: The Board of Education voted 6-0 on Tuesday to support the proposal. Superintendent Ryan Walters says the plan is meant to collect data on studen…

Oklahoma Board of Education Unanimously Approves Proposal Requiring Parents to Prove Citizenship When Enrolling Their Kids

The Oklahoma Board of Education has voted to require parental proof of citizenship for student enrollment, igniting a debate over education access and immigration policies. Read more to understand the implications of this decision.

U.S. Oklahoma Moves to Ask Immigration Status in Public School Enrollment - teleSUR English

In 1982, however, the Supreme Court held that states cannot deny students public education because of their immigration status. On Tuesday, the State Board of Education of Oklahoma voted to advance a rule requiring parents to report immigration or citizenship status when enrolling students in public schools. RELATED: Honduras Implements Emergency Strategy to Protect Migrants The rule, approved by 6-0 unanimously, must be approved by the governor…