Every child has the right to an education, as is stated in US Code 42 section 11302 (McKinney-Vento Act) and section 11434 (No Child Left Behind). These state that a child is entitled to attend school where they live, regardless of legal documentation. You can download a memorandum showing this right for the state of Texas as tea.texas.gov. Be sure an contact your school district’s McKinney-Vento representative (every district has one) to help you and your child get the school assistance you need.
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In Texas: 1.800.252.5400
Nationwide: 1.800.4.A.CHILD
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