California school officials are taking proactive measures to prepare for possible immigration enforcement, reaffirming that immigrant students should have access to education regardless of their legal status.
The 54-page California guide outlines protections for immigrant students and encourages schools to understand their rights in dealing with law enforcement, amidst fear of deportation.
Traditionally, U.S. immigration agents have avoided schools for arrests, but changing political climates under Trump's presidency raise concerns about potential shifts in enforcement policies.
Local educational agencies are advised to develop plans for responding to law enforcement requests due to potential changes in immigration policy enforcement under the incoming administration.
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