The article examines state efforts to revisit the 1982 Supreme Court ruling in Plyler v. Doe, which requires public K-12 schools to educate children of undocumented immigrants. It highlights the decision’s contested constitutional foundations and the legal barriers posed by precedent. Education Next discusses potential challenges amid ongoing debates over state education obligations.
Key Points
- Plyler v. Doe mandates free public education access regardless of immigration status
- The ruling’s constitutional basis is described as shaky and open to review
- Overturning precedents like this faces significant stare decisis hurdles
Implications for Educational Freedom
No direct implications.
