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Immigration Resources and Support

Resources and Support for Our Immigrant Families

In the San Lorenzo Unified School District, we seek to ensure that every family feels safe, supported, and valued. We recognize that some families may have concerns about immigration-related issues, including potential deportation. These webpages provide information, resources, and practical tips to help protect your family and stay informed.

In 2017, the San Lorenzo Unified School District Board of Education passed a Safe Haven resolution (Resolution 3505) that affirmed our district’s commitment to supporting the educational journeys of each and every student.

How Schools Will Respond to Immigration Inquiries

School staff will not release student or family information without a valid judicial warrant or court order.

Immigration officials will not be allowed to access students during school hours without proper authorization.

Commitment to a Safe and Inclusive Environment

Thank you for trusting us to be a partner in your child’s education.

We are proud of the strength and diversity of our community and will continue to stand with you. Together, we can ensure that every student and family has access to the resources and protections they need to succeed.

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Stay Informed and Prepared

Know Your Rights

Every family has rights, regardless of immigration status. Some key rights include:

  • You have the right to remain silent and not answer questions about your immigration status.
  • You have the right to an attorney if detained.
  • You have the right to refuse entry to your home unless law enforcement has a signed warrant.
 
For detailed information, please refer to 

 

Update Emergency Contact Information at Schools

 

      It’s important to include a variety of trusted adults who are authorized to pick up your child in case you are unable to. These individuals should:
  • Be readily available in case of emergencies.
  • Have reliable transportation to and from school.
  • Be someone your child knows and with whom they are comfortable.
 

Create a Family Safety Plan

 

Preparing for emergencies can help reduce stress. Consider these steps:

  • Identify a trusted person who can care for your children if needed.
  • Ensure your children know important phone numbers.
  • Keep important documents (passports, birth certificates, medical records) in a safe, easily accessible place.
  • Share your plan with your family and trusted friends.
 

Use this Family Preparedness Plan toolkit from the Immigration Legal Resource Center

 

 https://www.ilrc.org/resources/family-preparedness-plan

 

 

How to Respond if Approached by Immigration Officials

 

Red Cards from the Immigrant Legal Resource Center. All people in the United States, regardless of immigration status, have certain rights and protections under the U.S. Constitution. Red Cards help people assert their rights and defend themselves in many situations, such as when ICE agents go to a home. These are available in multiple languages at the bottom of the above website.
 
At Home:
  • Do not open the door unless an official shows a valid warrant signed by a judge.
  • Stay calm and ask for the warrant to be slid under the door or shown through a window.
In Public
  • Remain silent and ask if you are free to leave. If detained, state that you wish to speak with an attorney.