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Committee supports bill clarifying state/local interactions with federal immigration authorities

Portland Public Schools Board Public & Legislative Affairs Committee · November 4, 2025

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Summary

Portland Public Schools’ committee unanimously supported a bill clarifying the relationship between state and local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities, and asked staff to explore possible follow-up actions or communications while staying within nonpartisan bounds.

The Public & Legislative Affairs Committee voted unanimously to support an act clarifying the relationship of state and local law enforcement agencies with federal immigration authorities.

Members described the bill — previously added to the committee’s tracker and noted as on the governor’s desk — as a student-and-family-focused measure that the committee would support in principle. Some members asked whether the committee’s nonpartisan role limited the district’s ability to take public political action; Chair Lentz said the committee would focus on how the policy affects students and district operations rather than partisan advocacy.

The committee asked staff (including Legislative and Public Affairs and the superintendent’s office) to follow up with the district’s legislative contact (Robbie) to determine whether there are appropriate administrative or advocacy steps, and whether any outreach to the governor’s office is advised. No additional immediate action was taken beyond the support vote and a staff follow-up request.