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[quote=Anonymous]http://www.ksl.com/?nid=157&sid=29814823&title=2-dc-schools-investigated-on-immigrant-enrollment

2 DC schools investigated on immigrant enrollment

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Education Department says two District of Columbia charter schools are being investigated over possible barriers to enrollment by students brought to the United States illegally.

The Obama administration issued guidance Thursday reminding schools that they are obligated to enroll every student regardless of immigration status.

The Education Department said it's received 17 complaints since 2011. Two of those involved district charter schools: Basis DC and Capital City.

Before the list of schools was released late Thursday, D.C. Public Charter School Board spokeswoman Lauren Williams said she was not aware of any complaints involving schools in the system. She did not immediately respond to a request for comment about the specific schools.

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