Test Your Knowledge – UCs in Education Part 2

True or False: Plyler Vs. Doe states that children have a right to free, public education, regardless of immigration status.

Jasmine’s parents are enrolling her to attend the local public high school. During the enrollment, the school representative asks if she and her family are citizens of the United States. Is asking about citizenship allowed during enrollment?

True or False: A student must be completely homeless (living in the street), to qualify for McKinney–Vento.

Josue’s Spanish-speaking sponsor, Manuel, was just notified by the district in an email that the district did not use all of their snow days. To give back the days, the district is adding two days to Spring Break. Manuel does not understand the email because it is written in English. What are the district’s responsibilities here?

True or False: Maria, who is 18 years old, lives with her sponsor in a motel in Texas. Age criteria for requiring public education in Texas is 6-19 years old. Even though Maria is 18 years old, she still qualifies for McKinney-Vento services.