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‘Plyler v. Doe’: All Students Deserve an Education

June 15 marks the anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision in Plyler v. Doe. The court ruled in 1982 that schools could not deny students a public education based on their citizenship status. Use these resources, including SPLC’s new guide and pamphlets for advocating for immigrant students and emerging English speakers, to ensure your school is doing right by students and families.

June 17, 2021

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Protecting Immigrant Students’ Rights

Public schools have a legal obligation to enroll and support immigrant students and English language learners. New resources from the SPLC help advocates work with families to ensure schools are meeting this responsibility.

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School as Sanctuary

Immigrant and refugee students and families are under threat. Many schools have joined a movement to protect them.

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Toolkit for "The School-to-Deportation Pipeline"

Educators can take steps to stop the school-to-deportation pipeline. Use this toolkit to learn more about how you can reduce the risks undocumented students face.

‘Plyler v. Doe’: All Students Deserve an Education

Protecting Immigrant Students’ Rights

School as Sanctuary

Toolkit for "The School-to-Deportation Pipeline"

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