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Rochester school board affirms policies protecting students during immigration enforcement

Independent School District 535 School Board · February 4, 2026
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Summary

The Independent School District 535 school board on Feb. 3 adopted a resolution reaffirming that district staff will not assist civil immigration enforcement except as required by law, will protect student records, and will limit access to nonpublic school areas absent a judicial warrant.

The School Board of Independent School District 535 voted Feb. 3 to ratify a resolution reaffirming the district’s practices to protect students and families amid recent immigration enforcement actions.

The board’s resolution says the district will provide equal access to educational programs regardless of a student’s or family’s immigration status, will comply with federal and state law, and will not participate in, assist with, or facilitate civil immigration enforcement activities except where expressly required by law. It directs that civil enforcement officials not be granted access to nonpublic areas of district buildings, grounds, or transportation without a…

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