In Plyler v. Doe, the U.S. Supreme Court held that undocumented students have the same right to attend public schools as do U.S. Citizens.

California Law - At a Glance

Assembly Bill No. 699 requires that all local educational agencies in California – including school districts, county offices of education, and charter schools – adopt policies “… limiting assistance with immigration enforcement at public schools, to the fullest extent possible consistent with federal and state law, and ensuring that public schools remain safe and accessible to all California residents regardless of immigration status,” pursuant to the Attorney General’s model policies. For more information, please see Attorney General’s Guidance and Model Policies to Assist California’s K-12 Schools in Responding to Immigration Issues; see also Oxnard School District’s Board Policy and Administrative Regulation implementing AB 699.