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Virginia Reverses Education Restrictions for Undocumented Students

3/28/2026

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In 2022, states restricted undocumented high school students' access to federally funded career and college-credit programs under U.S. President Donald Trump's administration policy.
Virginia's education department reversed its policy after Chalkbeat's inquiries.
Iowa and Georgia maintain restrictions.
Over 120 Virginia districts signed an attestation to meet federal funding requirements, despite concerns about student rights.
Advocates say denying education harms communities, while conservative activists claim it protects resources for citizens.

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Story summary

In 2022, states restricted undocumented high school students' access to federally funded career and college-credit programs under U.S. President Donald Trump's administration policy.
Virginia's education department reversed its policy after Chalkbeat's inquiries.
Iowa and Georgia maintain restrictions.
Over 120 Virginia districts signed an attestation to meet federal funding requirements, despite concerns about student rights.
Advocates say denying education harms communities, while conservative activists claim it protects resources for citizens.