An Education Leader’s Checklist in Preparation of Potential Immigration Enforcement

Six Items School Leaders Should Take Action on in Preparing for Potential Immigration Enforcement.

 Establish a policy or protocol on how to engage with ICE agents on school property – or check with your state to see if it provides any guidance.

Policy Examples:

• NYC Schools Protocol
• Massachusetts Policy

 Provide training and information to all staff on the following:

• FERPA Protections:
  • Law Enforcement Access to Student Data
  • USED/DOJ joint guidance on rights of immigrant students
• District protocol for engaging ICE enforcement on school grounds
• Sanctuary state/city status (if applicable)
  • Example from Oregon

 Provide the delegation of parental responsibilities paperwork for families to complete in offices if they wish.

Ensure all emergency contact information is updated.

 Provide the detained or deported handbook to families with concerns.

 Provide locations of free notary services in the community.

 Build relationships with community-based organizations to provide support to students who may be impacted by increased deportations.

Provide contact information to staff and train them to communicate with these entities if they hear of children who have been displaced due to parental removal.