The Saugus Public School Committee's new admissions policy, framed as a measure to streamline student enrollment, is criticized for being designed to restrict immigrant access to schools.
Critics argue that the new policy imposes burdensome documentation requirements that could disproportionately impact immigrant families, potentially undermining their right to public education.
As the debate about immigrant education intensifies, advocates fear that the policies in various states could lead to challenges against the landmark Plyler v. Doe ruling from 1982.
The Saugus policy's requirements include proof of legal residency and various documents, leading civil rights attorneys to deem them as overly restrictive and potentially illegal.
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