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Allison Walker

Oklahoma Parents Would Be Required to Show Proof of Citizenship to Enroll Kids in School Under Newly Approved Proposal

Protesters rallied against Oklahoma State Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters as the Oklahoma State Board of Education unanimously approved a new rule Tuesday requiring parents to disclose their immigration or citizenship status when enrolling children in public schools. (Credit: Oklahoman/ USA Today/AP Photo Sean Murphy)

In a contentious move Tuesday, the Oklahoma State Board of Education voted unanimously to approve a rule requiring parents to disclose their immigration or citizenship status when enrolling children in public schools.

The proposal passed 6-0 after a brief 15-minute discussion, and now awaits legislative and gubernatorial approval before taking effect.

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