Social Security Numbers
K-12 public school districts cannot require social security numbers to enroll.
Do not require social security numbers in order for a student to enroll or to access Parentweb, or other student information systems, etc. Use a student ID or UIC as directed by district administration when needed.
Because of the Equal Protections Laws of the 14th Amendment to the constitution, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that undocumented children and young adults have the same right to attend public and secondary schools as do U.S. citizens and permanent residents AND are obliged under state law to attend school until they reach a mandated age.
Thus, public schools may not:
deny admission during enrollment based on undocumented status
treat a student disparately to determine residency
engage in practices to discourage the right of access to school
require students or parents to disclose or document their immigration status
make inquiries of students or parent that may expose their undocumented status
require social security numbers- as this may expose undocumented status.