Schools Across the U.S. Strengthen Protections for Undocumented Students

Educators and officials prepare policies and resources to safeguard immigrant students as Donald Trump’s presidency raises fears of mass deportations.

• California officials, including Attorney General Rob Bonta, have issued detailed guidance to schools on limiting cooperation with immigration enforcement and protecting undocumented students' rights.
• Los Angeles Unified School District is implementing mandatory staff training, distributing rights information cards to parents, and offering state-funded mental health support for students facing heightened fears.
• Many school districts, such as those in Chicago and Des Moines, have reaffirmed or strengthened policies to restrict ICE access to campuses without a warrant and to ensure schools remain safe spaces for all students.
• Undocumented college students in California, the largest population in the U.S., are expressing renewed anxiety about their futures, with some questioning the safety of pursuing higher education.
• Proposed state legislation in California seeks to expand protections, including limiting immigration agents' access to campuses and potentially extending safe zones beyond school grounds.

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