In light of the recently finalized Public Charge Rule by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) recently released guidance and clarifying information regarding the rule change and its potential effects on children, families, and schools.
Educators are concerned that immigrant families may be reluctant to access or apply for various public benefits out of fear that doing so may prevent them from becoming a legal permanent resident in the future, or that they have the misperception that accessing certain services may bring them to the attention of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Importantly, the final rule on public charge does not penalize children—or their parents—who access health and nutrition services through school, nor should accessing these services result in an increased risk of ICE enforcement.
Educators are concerned that immigrant families may be reluctant to access or apply for various public benefits out of fear that doing so may prevent them from becoming a legal permanent resident in the future, or that they have the misperception that accessing certain services may bring them to the attention of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Importantly, the final rule on public charge does not penalize children—or their parents—who access health and nutrition services through school, nor should accessing these services result in an increased risk of ICE enforcement.
You can access the great new resources from our colleagues at NASP by clicking here. English | Spanish
Additionally, the Illinois State Board of Education has posted these fact sheets about immigrant rights on its website.
Our national organization, CASE, has been working to update its resources in this area and we are pleased that our partners at NASP and ISBE have updated theirs to support students and schools.
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