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Safe Haven School District
On January 21, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) announced that it was rescinding a Biden-era policy preventing immigration enforcement actions at “sensitive locations,” including schools. The impact of this policy change is to remove limitations on enforcement at such sites. State laws still direct local educational agency governing boards to adopt policies that limit classroom interruptions. [Education Code §32212.]
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What rights do immigrant students and families have in our schools?
- Can a student's immigration status affect their eligibility for district services or programs?
- What happens if immigration officials request access to student and/or school records?
- Can ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) enter a school campus?
What rights do immigrant students and families have in our schools?
All students who live within the district’s attendance boundaries may enroll in their local public school – immigration status does not change that, and this latest policy does not change that. In addition, California schools are not allowed to request or collect information about Social Security numbers, immigration status or U.S. citizenship when enrolling students. Students and parents do not have to answer questions from schools about their immigration status, citizenship or whether they have a Social Security number.
Can a student's immigration status affect their eligibility for district services or programs?
What happens if immigration officials request access to student and/or school records?
Can ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) enter a school campus?
SUPERINTENDENT'S LETTERS TO STAFF AND TR FAMILIES
Jan. 31, 2025
To Staff and the Twin Rivers School Community,
I hope this Friday Update finds you well. This week has been especially challenging for many families in our community. Since my Jan. 17, 2025 letter about our Safe Haven School District status, we’ve heard from many of you with understandable questions and concerns, particularly about the safety of your children in light of new Federal Executive Orders related to immigration. Let me be absolutely clear: We see you, we hear you, and we stand with you. Please know that our priority is, and always will be, the safety and well-being of our students.
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Jan. 17, 2025
To Staff and the Twin Rivers School Community,
As parents, we share the same hope—to see our children thrive. We want them to feel safe, supported, and valued in their learning environment. This is a commitment we make to all our students and families, and it is one we take seriously—regardless of background or immigration status.
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