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Superintendent details immigrant-protection protocols and new youth crisis center; flags federal cuts to Hispanic-serving institutions
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Sabah announced a COE immigration-resources page with protocols to protect students and staff during potential immigration actions, highlighted a new youth crisis center (Esperanza de Lante/Hope Forward) offering crisis and longer-stay beds, and warned of potential federal cuts affecting Hispanic-serving institutions and local community colleges.
Superintendent Dr. Sabah used the superintendent's report to highlight several county-level concerns and resources. She said the COE has created an immigration resources page for schools that includes legal frameworks, a statement of solidarity, checklists and protocols for handling immigration actions on campus, and staff training materials. She described the basic premise as delineating "public space versus private space" on campuses, recommending signage and front-office check-in procedures as part of prevention and response steps.
Sabah also flagged planned federal cuts to Hispanic-serving institution funding that could substantially affect local community colleges and students. She praised the opening of a new youth crisis center, Esperanza de Lante (Hope Forward), describing it as a wellness center with both short-term crisis capacity and longer-stay beds for youth, and urged continued coordination with county partners. Sabah additionally noted student-led initiatives, a PBS feature on the COEs youth leadership alliance and work to develop student-friendly resources and a countywide student advocacy council.
