MA Resources

Immigrant Students' Right to Attend School: A Guide for Families
English
Spanish
Portuguese
Vietnamese
Chinese
Haitian Creole


From the Executive Office of Education, Massachusetts Department of Elementary Education, and Office of the Attorney General:
Upholding the Rights of Immigrant Students to Enroll in Schools: Guidance for School Committees and Districts (Available in English, Chinese, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, Spanish and Vietnamese)
  • This document provides guidance on upholding state and federal laws that require all school-aged children to enroll in school, regardless of immigration status. 
From the Office of the Massachusetts Attorney General: 
Information for schools on ICE requests for access or information
  • This page on the State's website outlines the rights and obligations of teachers and administrators in public K-12 schools in MA with respect to requests for access or information by U.S. Immigration and Customes Enforcement (ICE). 
From the Massachusetts Immigrant & Refugee Advocacy (MIRA) Coalition:
Know Your Rights presentations, handouts, and other materials (available in English, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, and Spanish)
  • Includes Immigration Advocate Legal Helpline for Massachusetts-based providers

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