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California Legislature Passes School Alerts Bill on Immigration Enforcement

The proposal now awaits Gov. Gavin Newsom’s decision by Oct. 12.

Overview

  • K-12 schools would be required to establish plans to notify parents and teachers when immigration enforcement is present on campus.
  • California State University and community college campuses would have to send alerts to students, faculty, and staff, while University of California campuses are formally requested to do so.
  • If signed, the measure would take effect immediately and remain in force through 2031.
  • The notification bill advances alongside measures to bar immigration agents from entering nonpublic areas of schools or hospitals without a warrant.
  • Supporters, including state education leaders, say the alerts are needed to keep campuses safe as Los Angeles Unified urges no enforcement near schools and reports about 30,000 immigrant students, roughly a quarter without legal status.