Know Your Educational Rights
All children in the United States have a constitutional right to equal access to a free public education.
Under California law:
- Students have the right to enroll and attend school without discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying based on actual or perceived nationality, ethnicity, or immigration status.
- Schools must accept a range of documents to establish proof of a child’s age and residency.
- A Social Security number is not required to enroll a child.
- Families are not required to provide information about citizenship or immigration status to enroll a student.
These protections apply regardless of the immigration status of the student, their parent, or guardian.
Confidentiality of student information
Federal and state laws protect student education records and personal information. Except as permitted or required by law, including in response to a valid judicial warrant, judicial subpoena, or court order, schools must receive written parent or guardian consent before releasing student information.
Each year, families receive notice of the District’s student records and directory information policies, including the right to opt out of directory information release.
AB 419 Educational Equity: Immigration Enforcement
In December 2025, the California Attorney General released updated guidance for TK–12 schools on responding to immigration enforcement and protecting student and family rights.
The District provides access to these resources, which are available in multiple languages provided by the Attorney General, including English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Tagalog.
- California Attorney General Guidance and Model Policies for TK–12 Schools
- A quick reference for school officials in English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Tagalog can be found here: English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Tagalog.
- A guide for students and families in English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Tagalog can be found here: English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Tagalog.
These resources are available here: https://oag.ca.gov/immigrant/resources