How a SCOTUS decision on birthright citizenship could impact education access - NPR

The Supreme Court is considering a case that could narrow birthright citizenship protections, potentially affecting which children are entitled to citizenship at birth. Birthright citizenship — the automatic grant of U.S. citizenship to children born on American soil — is currently guaranteed by the 14th Amendment, but the ruling could restrict that eligibility. Such a decision would have direct implications for education access, since school enrollment eligibility and federal education funding often depend on citizenship or immigration status. Children born to undocumented immigrants or certain visa holders could face barriers to public school enrollment or lose access to federally funded education programs if birthright citizenship is limited. The outcome would likely reshape education policy at state and local levels, forcing schools to verify citizenship or residency status in new ways.