Educational Rights of Immigrant Students
The Savanna School District is dedicated to fostering safe, supportive learning environments for all students, including those who are immigrants or from immigrant families. California law mandates the following protections be upheld:
Non-Discrimination
Students, regardless of immigration status or family background, have the right to a quality education, full participation in school activities, and attendance at public schools without facing discrimination.
Safe School Environment
Schools are generally prohibited from voluntarily granting access to campus by immigration enforcement officers, in the absence of a judicial warrant or court order. Schools are prohibited from requesting social security numbers or inquiring about the citizenship or immigration status of students or their parents or guardians, unless explicitly required by law.
Confidentiality of Student Information
By law, schools and districts do not collect or maintain information about a student’s or family’s immigration status. Schools are required to safeguard student privacy and are not permitted to disclose personal information about students or their families for immigration enforcement unless presented with a court order or judicial subpoena.
Resources
Access important information for schools and families by clicking the links below.
- State resources on Immigration and California Families
- Guidance and Model Policies to Assist California Schools With Immigration Issues
- Legal Protections for Immigrant Students
- Guidance for School Staff Responding to Immigration-Enforcement Requests
- California Law
- AB 699: Safe Schools for Immigration Students
- Information on the Rights of All Children to Enroll in School
