School & Education

Describes who can enroll a child in school and how to do so.

Explains the rights of undocumented immigrant children to access public education.

Learn about the educational rights of children experiencing homelessness and services available to help, such transportation and fee waivers.

Information about high school graduation requirements for students in Illinois. The law also requires that all high school students take a statewide assessment and fill out a FAFSA form.

All Illinois students have a right to attend school for free but some fees still apply.

Provides a list of documents needed to enroll in school such as immunizations and ways to establish proof of residency.

Explains privacy protections for undocumented students' school records under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

Steps to apply for a school fee waiver from the forms you need to how long the process takes.

Explains the rights of undocumented students when enrolling in public school and the steps to register.

Learn about the process a school must follow to disenroll a child because of residency.

Explains that schools cannot require your social security number to enroll in public school.

Learn about the notice schools are required to give students about their privacy rights.