Immigrant & Refugee Resources
Immigrant Rights
- Every child has the right to attend school.
- If you live in our district, your child can come to school, regardless of immigration status.
- If you live in our district, your child can come to school, regardless of immigration status.
- We do not collect or share information about a student’s immigration status.
- We only collect basic information (such as birthdate or parent/guardian names) to support a child’s education. We will not share any immigration-related details with federal immigration authorities.
- We only collect basic information (such as birthdate or parent/guardian names) to support a child’s education. We will not share any immigration-related details with federal immigration authorities.
- We do not allow unauthorized immigration enforcement on our campuses.
- People engaging in, or intending to engage in, immigration enforcement (including surveillance) are not allowed in nonpublic areas of school property. See Regulation 4300.
- Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), schools cannot share information from a student’s file with federal immigration agents if it would reveal a student’s immigration status.
- People engaging in, or intending to engage in, immigration enforcement (including surveillance) are not allowed in nonpublic areas of school property. See Regulation 4300.
- All immigration enforcement requests must be directed to the Superintendent.
- If someone from a federal immigration agency comes to campus, staff will refer them to the Superintendent before any access is allowed.
Reminder: If Child Protective Services or the police arrive:
- Refer to Regulation 4310P and Form 4310F1.
- Take your time. Read the procedure and form thoroughly, and remember to copy IDs.
- If you’re unsure or need guidance, consult the principal.
We Stand With Families
Learn what to do if Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or Customs and Border Protection (CBP) comes to your door or you have an encounter with immigration officials:
Everyone in the United States—regardless of immigration status—has certain rights:
- Right to Remain Silent: You may choose not to speak with an ICE agent, including refusing to answer questions about your birthplace or how you entered the country.
- Right to Legal Representation and a Phone Call: You can request to speak with a lawyer and make a phone call before answering any questions.
- Right to Decline to Sign or Show Documents: You are not required to sign anything or show any papers until you have spoken with a lawyer.
We Do Not Keep or Release Any Data on Immigrant Status
We follow Regulation 4300 - Limiting Immigration Enforcement in Schools
Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), schools cannot share information from a student’s file with federal immigration agents if it would reveal a student’s immigration status.
- In Washington State, if the school receives a warrant, court order, or subpoena, it must make reasonable efforts to notify the student and/or guardians in advance—so they have time to seek a protective order—unless the directive specifically says otherwise. We follow:
- Regulation 4300 which limits immigration enforcement in schools.
- Regulation 4310, which covers how we handle student interviews and interrogations.
- Refer to Regulation 4310P and Form 4310F1.
Resources
- Immigration Legal Services
- General Legal Services
- Discrimination in Employment, Housing, Others
- U.S. Citizenship
- Public Benefits for Immigrants
- General Immigration Policy and Advocacy
Immigration Legal Services
General Legal Services
Discrimination in Employment, Housing, Others
U.S. Citizenship
Public Benefits for Immigrants
General Immigration Policy and Advocacy
For more resources, click below to visit the Puget Sound Educational Service District (PSESD) website.
Supporting our Immigrant, Refugee, and Undocumented Students & Families