The Brief
- Hispanic student enrollment is down in Maryland and Virginia.
- Enrollment changes come amid immigration enforcement across the U.S.
- Hispanic student enrollment across Maryland was up more than 4% in 2021.
BETHESDA, Md. – Immigration enforcement across Virginia and Maryland is leading to a decline in Hispanic student enrollment, according to data from Maryland’s Department of Education.
What we know:
Data shows that fewer Hispanic students are showing up for class in public schools amid increased ICE enforcement and deportations. …