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Superintendent outlines steps after federal policy change, launches district immigration support hub
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Hildreth said the district will not collect student immigration status, will not admit immigration enforcement without legal documentation and is creating a web-based "Immigration Support" resource hub on the district site to help families amid recent federal policy changes.
Superintendent Dr. Hildreth addressed recent federal changes to immigration enforcement policy at the Jan. 23 board meeting and described steps the district is taking to protect students and families.
Hildreth said the district does not collect students' immigration status and that district staff are prohibited from assisting immigration enforcement. The superintendent said the district will not allow immigration enforcement agents on campus without proper legal documentation and prior approval from the superintendent. Hildreth also said the district is working with legal counsel to understand the implications of policy changes and to protect students and families within the bounds of the law.
To help families, Hildreth said the district launched a web-based resource hub titled "Immigration Support," available under the "Students and Families" tab of the WUSD website. She urged families to update emergency contact information so schools can contact trusted adults if necessary and said district staff will provide vetted resources and guidance as the situation evolves.
Why it matters: With recent federal policy changes affecting enforcement at sensitive locations, the district's public statement clarifies local limits and points families to vetted resources; it also affirms the district intent to treat schools as safe learning environments within legal constraints.
