Safe-zone schools and the academic performance of children in mixed-status households: Evidence from the 'between the
Catalina Amuedo-Dorantes1, José R Bucheli2, Ana P Martinez-Donate3
1Department of Economics and Business Management, University of California, Merced, CA 95343, USA.
Abstract:
In response to the intensification of immigration enforcement in the interior of the USA, some school districts have implemented 'safe-zone' policies to protect students' academic progression and well-being. Using primary data from a sample of US-born children of unauthorized migrants, we document the detrimental effect of stricter immigration enforcement on children's educational outcomes and the benefits of safe-zone policies. Our analyses show that restricting immigration authorities' access to schools and providing counseling on immigration-related issues are crucial policy components in strengthening children's focus, effort, expectations, parental involvement, and relationships. These findings highlight the damaging impact of immigration enforcement on US-citizen children in mixed-status households and advance our understanding of the role of local policies in mitigating these effects.
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