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Jan 28, 16:14

Oklahoma Considers Requiring Proof of Citizenship for Public School Enrollment

Oklahoma is considering a new rule requiring proof of U.S. citizenship or legal immigration status for public school enrollment, despite a 1982 Supreme Court ruling guaranteeing undocumented children's right to education; the proposal, by Republican State Superintendent Ryan Walters, has sparked fea...

Oklahoma Considers Requiring Proof of Citizenship for Public School Enrollment

Oklahoma is considering a new rule requiring proof of U.S. citizenship or legal immigration status for public school enrollment, despite a 1982 Supreme Court ruling guaranteeing undocumented children's right to education; the proposal, by Republican State Superintendent Ryan Walters, has sparked fea...

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What are the potential long-term consequences of this proposal on Oklahoma's public school system and immigrant communities?

The proposal's potential impact includes undermining the Plyler v. Doe Supreme Court ruling guaranteeing education for undocumented children. Legal challenges are likely, given similar failed attempts in other states. The long-term effect could be decreased school enrollment among immigrant families and increased distrust in the education system.

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Jan 21, 07:09

Texas Lawmakers to Introduce Ten Commandments School Display Bill

Texas lawmakers plan to introduce a bill this spring requiring Ten Commandments displays in public schools, mirroring a similar, court-blocked Louisiana law, sparking debate over religious freedom and the separation of church and state.

Texas Lawmakers to Introduce Ten Commandments School Display Bill

Texas lawmakers plan to introduce a bill this spring requiring Ten Commandments displays in public schools, mirroring a similar, court-blocked Louisiana law, sparking debate over religious freedom and the separation of church and state.

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How do differing perspectives on the role of religion in public education shape the debate surrounding this legislation?

The proposed Texas law reflects a broader trend among states, including North and South Dakota and Tennessee, to increase religious displays in public spaces, enabled by a recent Supreme Court ruling. Supporters argue that public schools already promote secular values and omitting the Ten Commandments' influence on Western culture is a form of secularization. Opponents counter that this constitutes religious dominance, not freedom.

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