An Education Leader’s Checklist in Preparation of Potential Immigration Enforcement

Type: Checklist

January 22, 2025

Six Items School Leaders Should Take Action on in Preparing for Potential Immigration Enforcement.
 Establish a policy or protocol on how to engage with ICE agents on school property – or check with your state to see if it provides any guidance.

Policy Examples:

 Provide training and information to all staff on the following:
  • FERPA Protections:
    • on rights of immigrant students
  • District protocol for engaging ICE enforcement on school grounds
  • Sanctuary state/city status (if applicable)
 Provide the for families to complete in offices if they wish.

Ensure all emergency contact information is updated.

 Provide the to families with concerns.
 Provide locations of in the community.
 Build relationships with to provide support to students who may be impacted by increased deportations.

Provide contact information to staff and train them to communicate with these entities if they hear of children who have been displaced due to parental removal.

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