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"Protecting Legally-Present Youngsters' Limited Educational Resources Act"; requires students who are not U.S. citizens or legal immigrants to pay tuition to attend public schools.
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Bill overview
This bill, known as the ‘PLYLER Act,’ requires students who are not U.S. citizens or legal immigrants to pay tuition to attend public schools in New Jersey. It establishes a system where enrollment is contingent on providing documentation proving citizenship, legal immigration status, or the process of obtaining citizenship. The bill aims to align public education funding with the state’s constitutional mandate for citizens and legally residing individuals, while also addressing concerns about the financial impact of educating undocumented children. It seeks to re-establish the state’s authority over education and potentially shift the financial burden of public education to taxpayers.
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