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Oklahoma May Soon Ask K-12 Families for Proof of Citizenship

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Emma Camp | 1.28.2025 5:02 PM

Oklahoma is considering a rule change that would require parents to disclose their immigration status when attempting to enroll their children in public schools.

"In order to assess statewide and local educational needs…a parent or a legal guardian of a child, or an emancipated minor, shall provide proof of United States ('U.S.') citizenship at the time of enrollment," reads the proposed rule. The suggested changes also contain a provision requiring schools to report to the state the number of undocumented children enrolled.

So far, the rules have been approved by the........

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