Immigrant Justice Alliance: Legal Guides on Education
We’ve posted a series of legal guides translated into 9 different languages on the process and laws regarding various topics on education. These guides aim to empower students and parents with crucial knowledge about their rights and responsibilities within the educational system. Covering topics such as informal kinship care, dealing with homelessness, and homeschooling, our guides provide practical advice and resources tailored towards immigrants. Visit the Immigrant Justice Alliance website to access these valuable tools and stay informed about your educational rights.
Informal Kinship Care: Newly immigrated children often don’t live with their parents. If your child lives with another relative or guardian, informal kinship care ensures that their right to an education isn’t jeopardized. This arrangement allows the child to continue living with a family member who can provide care and support. This legal guide outlines regulations and steps required to apply for informal kinship care.
Homelessness: Homelessness shouldn’t stop a student from attending school. Maryland law mandates schools provide certain resources and support systems to children facing homelessness. These resources are designed to protect and secure every child’s right to an education. This legal guide outlines regulations and steps required to access these resources.
Homeschooling: Homeschooling is an alternative to traditional education for children in Maryland. Parents or guardians must follow the requirements, including submitting a Home Schooling Notification form, maintaining a portfolio of instruction materials, and providing regular, thorough instruction in the subjects usually taught in public schools. This guide outlines specific steps to ensure homeschooling can be an equally enriching alternative.
