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Senate Bills 98 and 49

Protecting Our Students and Families

California has established strong protections to ensure that all students – regardless of immigration status – feel safe at school. Two state laws, Senate Bill 98 and Senate Bill 49, outline clear requirements for how school districts must respond if federal immigration agents (ICE) seek access to school property or student information.

 

What the Laws Require

Senate Bill 98
SB 98 reinforces schools as safe places for students and families. It requires districts to have policies that protect student records and personal information and mandates that immigration enforcement activity comply with all federal and state law. Importantly, SB 98 also requires school districts to notify staff, students, parents/guardians, and the broader school community when the presence of immigration enforcement agents on or near a school campus is confirmed, to the extent allowed by law. The notification must provide general information about the encounter and available resources, without disclosing any private or identifying details.

 

Senate Bill 49
SB 49 goes further by prohibiting school staff from granting access to school grounds or confidential student data to immigration enforcement officers without a valid judicial warrant. Schools must also notify the superintendent and legal counsel before responding to any such request.

 

Together, these laws ensure that:

  • Immigration agents are not permitted on campus without proper legal documentation.

  • Student records, including directory information, cannot be shared with immigration authorities without a court order.

  • Schools maintain written procedures to safeguard student safety, privacy, and well-being.

Our Commitment

Our district follows these laws fully and consistently. We do not collect information about a student’s immigration status, and we do not release student information unless required by law. Schools are places of learning, belonging, and support – and we are committed to keeping them that way.

 

If you have questions or concerns, please contact the district office. We are here to help every family feel welcome, secure, and informed.