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School Rights for Immigrant and Refugee Children and their Parents - Spanish Version
http://www.lawhelp.org/WA/showdocument.cfm/itopici
Source: Northwest Justice Project

Information regarding the rights of children to attend public schools and the responsibilities of the state to provide adequate education to all children. Spanish version.
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• Which children have a right to go to public school in the United States?
• Can the school ask for immigration documents for my child?
• If my child doesn't speak English well, does the school have to meet my child's language needs?
• What is a transitional bilingual education program?
• What if I do not want my child in a bilingual education program?
• How do I communicate with school staff if I do not speak English?
• What if my child needs extra help in school?
• What if my child is not being educationally challenged in school?
• What can I do if my child is getting into trouble at school?
• What can I do if my child won't go to school?
• How can I get more information about my legal rights?