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For Immediate Release
Nov. 18, 2025
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In response to concerns from families and educators regarding recent immigration enforcement activities in North Carolina communities, North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction Maurice "Mo" Green today reaffirmed North Carolina public schools' commitment to providing safe learning environments for all students.
Every child in North Carolina has the constitutional right to a free public education, regardless of immigration status. This is not a choice, it is our legal responsibility. Our schools are places of learning, growth and opportunity. When students are absent due to fear, their education suffers and our entire community is diminished.
Consistent with binding legal precedent, North Carolina public schools remain committed to ensuring every student can safely attend school and receive the education they deserve.
Our educators and school staff are focused on what they do best – teaching and nurturing young minds. We will continue to work with local boards of education and school leaders to maintain safe, welcoming environments where all students can learn and thrive.
The U.S. Supreme Court established in Plyler v. Doe (1982) that public schools must provide all children access to education, including undocumented students. Federal and state laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and North Carolina General Statute Section 115C-367, prohibit discrimination based on race, color or national origin in our schools.
In January 2025, the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) shared information with public school leaders on school-related state and federal legal requirements pertaining to immigrant students and families. NCDPI encourages public school leaders to review that information.
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