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A memo I exclusively obtained from Baltimore County Public Schools instructs teachers and administrators that illegal immigrants have a right to public education despite not paying taxes. “All children have a right to equal access to a free public education, regardless of the immigration status of the child or their parent/guardian. The 1982 Supreme Court ruling in Plyler v. Doe ensures equal access to education for children regardless of status,” the memo reads.
The memo also instructs teachers and administrators not to ask about a student’s citizenship status, and if a student is asked about their status, it’s considered “bullying.” The memo continues, “While our schools require proof of residency in Baltimore County, BCPS does not ask about a child’s immigration status at any time. BCPS does not tolerate bullying, harassment, discrimination or intimidation for any reason, including immigration status. Students, parents/caregivers, and staff are urged to promptly report incidents of bullying and harassment to school administrators and/or complete the online Bullying, Harassment, or Intimidation Reporting Form.”
Additionally, another memo I exclusively obtained from the Michigan Department of Education gives instructions similar to the Baltimore County Public Schools memo. It states, “All children, regardless of citizenship and immigration status, have the right to equal access to a free public education. The United States Supreme Court ruling in Plyler v. Doe (457 U.S. 202 (1982).”
The Michigan Department of Education memo also cites regulations from the Biden and Obama era as legal justification for denying ICE into Michigan Public Schools, “Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona confirm the right to equal access for all children to a free public education regardless of immigration status. Furthermore, Michigan’s Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act (ELCRA) expressly prohibits discrimination based on race or national origin and guarantees the full and equal enjoyment of public services and accommodations. Public education is a public service, and school-age children-all school-age children-have the right to this service. Likewise, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 notes that ‘[njo person in the United States shall, on the ground of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.'”
