Update on Immigration Information in FSD
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For our most current update regarding immigration information in FSD, please click the links below.
Current National and State Immigration Law
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Understanding Current Immigration Law
Under federal and state law, all children—regardless of immigration status—have the right to a free public education. This right is protected by the U.S. Constitution and affirmed by California law. Specifically, the landmark Supreme Court decision Plyler v. Doe (1982) ensures that no child may be denied access to public education based on their immigration status.Current Immigration Policies Related to Education in CaliforniaOn October 5, 2017, Governor Jerry Brown signed AB 699 into law. AB699 is a bill designed to enhance protections for immigrant students served by school districts, county offices of education, and charter schools. The bill went into effect January 1, 2018 and contains a number of implications for public schools. In particular, the bill obligated the California Attorney General to publish model policies by April 1, 2018, and for schools to adopt those model policies. At the August 14, 2018 Board Meeting, FSD's Board of Trustees adopted the model policies under Board Policy 5145.13 as required under AB 699.
Resources for Educators
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Association of California School Administrators
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California Attorney General
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California Governor Gavin Newsom
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California School Boards Association
Resources for Families
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211
Immigration Law Services: 211 OC provides access to immigration law services, including assistance with visa applications and legal advice.
Dial: 2-1-1
Toll-free: (888) 600-4357
Email: help@unitedwayoc.org
Text your zip code to 898211 -
California State Government
Information and Resources webpage: https://www.ca.gov/immigration/
California Department of Justice: Know Your Rights Sheet for Families and Students
California State Attorney General Immigration Resources webpage: https://oag.ca.gov/immigrant/resources -
Camino Immigration Services - DOJ Accredited
Bethany Anderson, Director
Phone: (657) 217-2365
Email: help@caminoimmigration.org
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Catholic Charities of Orange County
Phone for English or Spanish: (714) 347-9610
phone for or Vietnamese: (714) 347-9604
Email: ccocimmigration@ccoc.org
1800 East 17th Street Santa Ana, CA 92705 -
Community Legal Aid SoCal
2101 North
Tustin Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92705. Phone: 714-571-5200
https://www.communitylegalsocal.org/programs-services/areas-of-law/immigration/
