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Copyright
About This Report
Summary
Contents
Figures and Tables
CHAPTER ONE: Introduction
Migration over the U.S. Southwest Border Is Increasing
Why Are These Migration Flows of Children Happening?
What Are the Policy Implications of Large Surges in Immigrant Children?
Study Approach
Limitations
A Road Map of This Report
CHAPTER TWO: The Number and Locations of the Undocumented and Asylum-Seeking Children
National Estimates of Recent Arrivals
Estimated Age Distribution and Share Enrolled in School
Estimated Geographic Distribution and Impacts on State and County School Systems
Summary and Implications for the Future
How Federal Immigration Law and Policy Affect Migration of Children Over the U.S. Southwest Border
What Happens to Migrant Children at the Border?
What Is Federal Policy Regarding Access to Education for Undocumented and Asylum-Seeking Children?
What State Immigration Policies Shape Access to Education for Undocumented and Asylum-Seeking Children?
What Are Federal and State Resources and Responsibilities Regarding the Education of Undocumented and Asylum-Seeking Children?
Summary
CHAPTER FOUR: Educator Experiences in California and Louisiana
State Policy Context for Supporting Undocumented and Asylum-Seeking Children in Louisiana and California
Overview of Two Case Study School Districts: Jefferson Parish in Louisiana and Oakland Unified in California
Perspectives from Case Study District and School Staff on Challenges and Useful Approaches for Supporting This Population of Students
Funding and Accountability as Federal Policy Challenges
Summary
Developing Policies and Processes to Address the Initial Needs of Children and Youth When They Cross the Border
Developing Policies and Processes to Address Needs of Children and Youth When They Are in K–12 Schools
APPENDIX: Modeling Approach and Data Tables
Abbreviations
References
About the Authors
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