Illinois SB2065 prohibits schools from denying a free public education to children based on their or their family's immigration status.
Illinois SB2065 amends the School Code to ensure that no child is denied a free public education through secondary school based on their or their family's perceived or actual citizenship or immigration status. The bill prohibits schools from excluding children or their associated persons from participation in programs or activities due to immigration status. It also mandates that schools cannot use criteria that would effectively exclude students based on immigration status.
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