District sets protocol for immigration or federal agents seeking student information on campus

What happened

At the September 9, 2026 work session the board heard about a new state law (Education Law 3201-b). Every district must have a protocol for when immigration or federal agents come to a school or ask about a student. The district will name one person as the contact for those requests and work with its lawyers. Staff said such agents would now need a judicial order or subpoena, not just an administrative one. It is a protocol sent to the state, not a board policy.

Why it matters to families

Families get a clear process that protects students' right to attend school. It says who handles requests and what paperwork is required before a student or records are released.

The evidence

The September 9, 2026 meeting recording captions (auto-generated) include the presentation and the board discussion. The work session agenda lists 'Student Protection Procedures Under Education Law'.

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