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School Rights for Immigrant and Refugee Children and Their Parents -- Russian Version
http://www.washingtonlawhelp.org/link.cfm?288
Source: Northwest Justice Project

Details in Russian on the education rights of immigrant and refugee children and practical tips for parents on dealing with education-related issues. Topics include: bilingual education; communicating with school official; getting extra help for your child; and sources for additional information on the legal rights of immigrants and their children.
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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?