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Guide

  • Anti-Racist Education
  • Dismantling White Supremacy

Protecting immigrant students’ rights to a public education

Resources for Families and Advocates

About Plyler

Access to public education is a right afforded to all children, regardless of a child’s or guardian’s citizenship, immigration status, or English language proficiency. These rights were upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court in its landmark 1982 decision in Plyler v. Doe.

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For Educators and Administrators

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For Families & Advocates

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If you or someone you know is experiencing violations of their enrollment and language access rights in K-12 public school, we want to hear from you. If you have attempted to advocate for your family and the rights violations continue, please call us from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern time, Monday through Friday at 1-800-591-3656.