At least one instructor has resigned from teaching at Johnson County Community College after leadership announced that students in its adult education programs will be required to present proof of their immigration status in order to register for classes this fall.

The new policy follows an executive order from President Donald Trump and a directive from the U.S. Department of Education .

“It seems just really unjust that students seeking out more education … who want to use their skills more effectively in our society will no longer be able to get an education,” Daniel Tyx said of his reason for resigning.

Tyx has lived in the Kansas City area for four years and previously taught middle school Spanish. Last year, he started teaching adults learning English within Johnson County C

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