Everyone, including school administrators, parents, and students, needs to understand that President Trump’s Executive Orders or agency directives do not override Constitutional rights or federal anti-discrimination and privacy statutes.
This document outlines recommended best practices for building a school preparedness plan, the rights of students and families, the authority of immigration agents, and the legal obligation of all schools to be welcoming safe spaces where immigrant students have equal access to learning and all schoolchildren can thrive. It is not legal advice.