Information Regarding Educational Services Available for Children From Central America Who Have Recently Crossed the U.S./Mexico Border

From the U.S. Department of Education’s Heartland Communications and Outreach Team 

We have received inquiries regarding the educational services available for the children from Central America who have recently crossed the U.S. - Mexico border. 

The U.S. Department of Education is in close communication with the other agencies, including the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, leading the federal response to the humanitarian situation on the border and have created the fact sheet available at www.ed.gov/unaccompaniedchildren. The fact sheet provides information to help education leaders better understand the responsibilities of States and local educational agencies (LEAs) in connection with such students, and the existing resources available to help educate all immigrant students. The third page also contains frequently asked questions. 

The internal team Secretary Duncan has tasked with tracking the inquiries being received from the field will continue to monitor this situation as it evolves and the new school year approaches.