Don't forget that you're the expert on your own child. Some parents feel intimidated talking with teachers because of their training and educational background. You know your child better than anyone else. All children in the U.S., regardless of immigration status, have a right to free public education, and children are legally required to attend school. Special education programs for children with physical, mental, and emotional disabilities are available to all public school students.
Most public schools offer free or reduced-price breakfast and lunch.
A Social Security number is not required. Schools must provide special programs for children who need help learning English. Schools must try, as often as possible, to translate information sent home with children into the family's home language. If parents think their child may have special educational needs, they can request that the school do an evaluation. Parents have a right to request their child be placed in a different school in the district, as long as there is space available.