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Special Immigrant Juvenile Status: Hope to 700k Children Seeking Safety in the U.S.

Within the last 10 years alone, an estimated 700,000 children – some as young as 6 or 7 – have made the arduous journey across the U.S. border.1 What compels these young individuals to brave such perilous voyages, and what realities await them upon reaching the United States? These children, already within our borders and reliant on Wisconsin-funded programs, need a forward-thinking approach from our court system and policymakers. Providing immigration legal support is crucial for their holistic development, ensuring their safety, security, and smooth integration into American society.

A Special Education Legal Primer for the Family Law Attorney

In 1975, Congress passed landmark legislation known as the Education for All Handicapped Children Act (“EAHCA”) to address long standing discriminatory practices in education against children with disabilities. At the time of its passage, estimates revealed that approximately 8 million children required special education and 4.25 million of those children were receiving substandard or no schooling at all. Over the course of nearly a half century, Congress has revised the EAHCA multiple times, and the law is now known as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (“IDEA”).

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