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Board adopts revised policy on response to immigration enforcement

Santa Maria Joint Union High School District Board of Education · February 11, 2026
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Summary

The board waived second reading and adopted BP/AR 1445 — a revised policy on response to immigration enforcement — to meet a legal requirement effective March 1, 2026; the policy clarifies student‑privacy disclosure procedures, staff training, and family communication protocols.

The board voted to waive a second reading and adopt the revised BP/AR 1445 on response to immigration enforcement to comply with a law requiring the policy be in effect by March 1, 2026. Dr. Krista Herrera summarized the policy’s key components: clarified student‑privacy protections before disclosure of records, staff training on procedure for responding to requests from immigration officials, and guidance for communicating with families about rights and available resources.

Trustees moved and seconded the motion; on roll call the board recorded unanimous approval. Superintendent Antonio Garcia confirmed there have been no incidents of immigration enforcement on district campuses, though he said enforcement activity has occurred in the community and there was a temporary attendance dip of about 2–5% on a nationally called 'stay home' day; staff said they will provide training and communications aligned with CSBA recommendations.