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Superintendent says schools won't disclose student records to immigration agents without legal mandate; district readies supports for immigrant students amid f
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Superintendent told the board that student education records will not be shared with immigration enforcement without legal compulsion and outlined protocols for handling ICE contact; board discussed virtual options and community outreach for immigrant families and flagged uncertainty about federal funding linked to policy changes.
The superintendent told the board that student education records protected under federal privacy law will not be provided to immigration officials without proper legal process, and outlined steps school administrators should follow if an agent appears at a school.
At the meeting Dr. Beattie referenced the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and said "that information is never shared without the consent of the parent" and that administrators should request legal documentation and contact legal counsel when immigration agents arrive. He described school entrances' controlled…
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