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Immigration Resources

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Educational Rights for Immigrant Students and Supporting our community as a safe place

The Rio School District is committed to maintaining its schools as a safe and supportive learning environment for all students and families, regardless of citizenship or immigration status. Per State and Federal Law, the Rio School District will not solicit or collect information about the citizenship or immigration status of students or their families. Except as required by Judicial Warrant, the District does not release student information to immigration enforcement and does not allow immigration enforcement on campus.

Our Board Policy reflects our commitment to protecting our students' safety, privacy, and access to school.

In California's public schools, the law requires that the following be upheld:

Non-Discrimination:

Under state and federal law, all students, including those who are undocumented or come from immigrant families, have the right to attend public school, participate in school activities, and receive a quality education without discrimination.

Safe School Environment:

Schools are generally prohibited from voluntarily granting access to campus by immigration enforcement officers, in the absence of a judicial warrant or court order. Schools are prohibited from requesting social security numbers or inquiring about the citizenship or immigration status of students or their parents or guardians, unless explicitly required by law.

Confidentiality of Information:

Schools must protect the privacy of their students. Schools are prohibited from sharing personal information about students or their family members for immigration-enforcement purposes without a court order or judicial subpoena.

How Families can plan ahead

1. Update School Emergency Contacts

Call your school site and ensure multiple trusted adults are listed to pick up your child.

2. Family Preparedness Plan

Learn how to make a Family Preparedness Plan.

Every family should have a Family Preparedness Plan in case of an emergency. Having a plan in place will allow some peace of mind knowing that the family is prepared for immigration emergencies that may arise.

3. Know your rights

All people in the United States, regardless of immigration status, have certain rights and protections under the U.S. Constitution. The ILRC’s Red Cards help people assert their rights and defend themselves in many situations, such as when ICE agents go to a home.

Download printable Red Card available in 15 languages.

Resources for Families