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2007 SESSION

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HB 2932 Public schools; proof of immigration status or actual citizenship to enroll, report.

Introduced by: Jackson H. Miller | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Public school; proof of immigration status.  Adds that the person enrolling a pupil for the first time must present other proof of actual citizenship or immigration status, if there is no certified copy of a birth certificate or affidavit explaining the absence of a certified copy of a birth certificate. If it is determined that the child was born outside of the United States, a parent of the child must present evidence of his own actual citizenship or immigration status. Requires (i) each school to submit an annual report to the Board of Education listing all of the immigration information obtained; and (ii) the Board of Education to submit an annual report to the Secretary of Education regarding the impact of the quality of education provided to children who are lawful residents of Virginia, because of the enrollment of children who are not lawfully present in the United States.


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