Immigration Enforcement Guidance
Excelsior Charter Schools is committed to providing a safe, welcoming, and inclusive learning environment for all students and families, regardless of immigration or citizenship status.
Excelsior Charter Schools complies with California Education Code §234.7 and related state and federal laws that protect student and family rights.
Excelsior Immigration Board Policy
Our Commitments
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Excelsior Charter Schools does not collect or require information about a student’s or family’s immigration or citizenship status for enrollment or participation in school programs.
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Student records and personal information are protected under FERPA and state law and are not disclosed without proper legal authorization.
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Immigration enforcement officers are not permitted access to non-public areas of school sites without a valid judicial warrant.
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Staff are trained to respond appropriately to any request from law enforcement or immigration authorities in accordance with the law.
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Parents and guardians are notified, when legally permissible, if student information is requested or if an enforcement action impacts a student.
Know Your Educational Rights
Families are encouraged to review the California Attorney General’s “Know Your Educational Rights” guide, which outlines student and family protections related to immigration enforcement on school campuses.
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Reminder of Obligation to Protect Immigrant Families’ Rights to Access Public Education
All children in the United States, regardless of immigration or citizenship status, have a right to a free and appropriate public education. The California Department of Education (CDE) is sharing resources to help local educational agencies (LEAs) preserve access to education for students from immigrant families during times of increased fear of immigration enforcement.
Educators across California can benefit from reviewing resources that provide guidance on state laws protecting immigrant students and families. The Governor’s Office has issued a new web resource centralizing information about protecting immigrant families, including maintaining safe school environments and providing access to mental health resources: Governor’s Office Immigration Resources.
For more information and continuously updated resources, please visit the CDE’s Safe Havens web page: https://www.cde.ca.gov/eo/in/yr25cdoletter0121.asp
