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McMinnville schools outline response as federal immigration guidance shifts; district urges calm, boosts outreach
Summary
District leaders told the school board on Jan. 27 they will continue to follow existing law and district policies after recent federal changes on enforcement, and described steps to support families, reduce fear and monitor attendance.
McMinnville School District officials briefed the school board on Jan. 27 about federal changes to immigration enforcement and the district’s immediate plans to protect students and families, emphasizing legal limits on information sharing and steps to shore up communication and supports.
The update, delivered by Director Courtney Forua, outlined the legal baseline: the 1982 U.S. Supreme Court decision Plyler v. Doe guarantees access to public education regardless of immigration status, and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) regulates disclosure of student records. Forua told the board that those laws — and the district’s existing law-enforcement cooperation policy — remain the controlling authorities as the district responds to rapidly changing federal directives.
District leaders said the immediate priority is reducing fear that is causing some families to keep children home while preserving the district’s obligations under state and federal law. “All children, regardless of immigration…
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