Immigrant Students' Rights and School Responsibilities

Last updated: August 28, 2026 12:16 pm

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Immigrant students have a right to public education, and schools have responsibilities to uphold all students' rights.

Additionally, Maine’s new ICE Out of Schools and State Healthcare law strengthens protections.

Immigration laws and policies are changing quickly. The information in this guide is current as of the last update indicated at the top of the page.

See our full Know Your Rights: Back to School toolkit to learn about all issues affecting students, teachers, and staff.

Open the menus below to learn more about your rights at schools in Maine.

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