Oklahoma Schools Will Require Proof Of Citizenship For Enrollment Under New Rules

Oklahoma's education board approved new rules requiring families enrolling children in public schools to provide proof of U.S. citizenship. The regulation mandates schools to report the number of students unable to verify their immigration status to the State Department of Education. State Superintendent Ryan Walters defended the policy as necessary for tracking undocumented students' costs. Several school districts stated they would not verify students' immigration status to avoid violating Supreme Court precedent and deterring foreign-born families from enrolling.