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In FY2018-19, only 7% of all minors self-identified as “independent minors”. all the rest are “dependent” and must provide their Parent or Guardian’s name and relationship. |
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Sub-Committee Meeting Discussion Notes:
Immigrants Rising, advocating for undocumented/nonresident students, has suggested that clear, non-threatening language be added to the Parent/Guardian Information question to better help these students understand, feel welcome and secure, and accurately self-identify
Students want a streamlined, unambiguous question that clearly explains why they are being asked for their parent information (especially when they are 18 years old)
Students want to know that their parent’s information is protected by state and federal laws and will not be used for discriminatory purposes
Students who meet eligibility requirements need clear language so they can understand they can apply for tuition exemption through AB540 / SB 68.
Colleges need to collect parent or guardian information from dependent minors (under 19 yro) in order to determine residency status for tuition purposes from the parent or guardian
Colleges want a better layout in the P/G Info question in order to collect the minor student’s parent or guardian information
Colleges also need to identify Independent minors and remove barriers for these students to apply & enroll
Colleges want minimal changes to the data structure and the download files;
Next Actions:
Work with the Chancellor’s Office to confirm what language can be changed and whether the proposed layout changes are approved.
Mia Keeley offered to work with us to ensure all changes are compliant and approved for development
Review proposal for layout and language changes
Review Immigrants Rising's original concerns and feedback:
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Problems with the current layout
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Adding this information, as well as acknowledging that their parents' data will be protected and not shared, will reassure the student with clear, non-threatening language.
Meeting Discussion Notes:
Immigrants Rising has suggested that clear, non-threatening language be added to the Parent/Guardian Information question to help undocumented students:
Colleges want a better layout to collect minor student’s parent or guardian information
Colleges want minimal changes to the data structure and the download files;
Students want a streamlined, unambiguous question that clearly explains why they are being asked for their parent information (especially when they are 18 years old)
Students want to know that their parent’s information is protected by state and federal laws and will not be used for discriminatory purposes
Actions:
Work with the Chancellor’s Office to confirm what language can be changed and whether the proposed layout changes are approved.
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Review proposal for layout and language changes
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Legal Information
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