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Budget Amendments - SB750 (Member Request)

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Chief Patron: Hanger
Detemination of Citizenship Status & Assistance (language only)

Item 127 #1s

Item 127 #1s

Education: Elementary and Secondary
Education, Central Office Operations, Department of

Language
Page 124, after line 26, insert:
"J. Citizenship status shall be determined for all students and their custodial parent(s) or legal guardian as a part of the process of enrolling in Virginia public schools.  In adherence to federal law, no child shall be denied enrollment in a K to 12 program, but the information shall be used to provide support and assistance to the child and their family (as appropriate) in attaining legal status."


Explanation
(This amendment is self-explanatory.)