SAN JOSE, CA – As the presidential administration transitions, the education community in Santa Clara County, including school districts and the Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE), come together to affirm its commitment to protecting students and families regardless of their citizenship status.
As the California county with the largest concentration of immigrant community members, Santa Clara County schools will continue to stand firmly in supporting students and families.
“The rich cultural diversity in Santa Clara County is an important part of student learning and helps shape young people into global leaders,” said Santa Clara County Interim Superintendent of Schools Dr. Charles Hinman. “Students and their families will continue to be welcomed and supported at school.”
In a letter of support to the greater county community, 17 school leaders cite the US Supreme Court’s upholding of Plyler v. Doe 1982, which states that all children in the United States have an equal right to enroll and participate in public elementary and secondary schools without regard for their or their family’s citizenship status. The letter includes legal resources available to support the county’s immigrant community, which can be found on the SCCOE’s website at
https://www.sccoe.org/supoffice/Pages/Immigrant-Student-Resources.aspx
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