What Happens When ICE Shows Up at Schools? | Rights of Students

The Trump Administration will allow U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids in schools, shelters, and early childhood programs – places previously considered “sensitive locations.” Karen Rice, Senior Program Manager of Education Initiatives at SchoolHouse Connection, shares vital resources and guidance. (Links below)

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*WEBINAR REPLAY (Feb. 27, 2025)* Learn strategies for protecting immigrant children and youth experiencing homelessness. Register: https://schoolhouseconnection.org/web...

We walk though:
Which Federal educational protections are still in place
Practical strategies to support immigrant families and youth experiencing homelessness
How to prepare for and respond to immigration enforcement


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KEY TAKEAWAYS:
👉 Students’ educational rights remain intact – All K-12 students are entitled to a free education, regardless of immigration status.
👉 McKinney-Vento still applies to all students who lack fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence - including immigrant students.
👉 Schools should develop plans to handle potential ICE visits without violating student privacy (FERPA laws).
👉 Share tools like the “Know Your Rights” app and Red Cards to help families know what to do if confronted by ICE.
👉 Families don’t have to open the door unless ICE presents a warrant. They do not have to answer all of the questions and can ask to see a copy of any warrant, as well as the name of the person.
👉 Homeless liaisons and educators should assist families in preparing for scenarios where students may be left without a guardian due to ICE actions.

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📣 RESOURCES:
Resources to Support Immigrant and Migrant Students Experiencing Homelessness: https://schoolhouseconnection.org/art...
Immigrant Students: How Schools Can Help: https://schoolhouseconnection.org/art...
The policy change https://www.k12dive.com/news/schools-...
Know Your Rights App https://apps.apple.com/us/app/know-yo...
Printable Know Your Rights Red Cards (multiple languages) https://drive.google.com/drive/folder...
Family Preparedness Plan: Immigrant Legal Resource Center https://www.ilrc.org/sites/default/fi...

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Chapters:
00:00 Changes in Immigration Enforcement Policies
00:14 Rights of Students in Schools
00:40 Impact on Families and Students
01:05 School's Role and Responsibilities
01:33 Resources and Legal Rights for Immigrant Families
02:19 Planning and Preparation for Schools
03:15 Conclusion and Additional Resources

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