New York S08597 prohibits schools from denying children access to free public education based on citizenship or immigration status.

New York S08597 amends the education law to prohibit schools from denying children access to free public education based on their perceived or actual citizenship or immigration status or that of their parents or guardians. The bill mandates that schools develop procedures for reviewing and authorizing requests from immigration authorities to enter school property or functions. It also prohibits schools from disclosing information about a student's citizenship or immigration status to immigration authorities unless required by law.

New York S08597 prohibits schools from denying children access to free public education based on citizenship or immigration status.

New York S08597 amends the education law to prohibit schools from denying children access to free public education based on their perceived or actual citizenship or immigration status or that of their parents or guardians. The bill mandates that schools develop procedures for reviewing and authorizing requests from immigration authorities to enter school property or functions. It also prohibits schools from disclosing information about a student's citizenship or immigration status to immigration authorities unless required by law.