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Immigration Enforcement & Educational Rights (AB 419)

Immigration Enforcement & Educational Rights (AB 419)

All students in California have the right to a free public education regardless of immigration status, nationality, or religion.

California law (AB 419) requires schools to share information with students and families about their rights related to immigration-enforcement actions at schools.


Know Your Educational Rights

Immigration-Enforcement Actions at California Schools

California Department of Justice – Office of the Attorney General

Students and families may access the official Attorney General guidance here:

Know Your Educational Rights: Immigration-Enforcement Actions at California Schools – Guide for Students and Families

https://oag.ca.gov/immigrant/resources

 

This guide explains:

  • Students’ rights at school regardless of immigration status
  • When and how immigration enforcement may (or may not) occur at schools
  • What schools must do to protect student privacy and safety
  • Where families can find additional support and legal resources

Language Access
This information is available in multiple languages, consistent with California Education Code section 48985. Families may access translated versions through the Attorney General’s website here or may request assistance from the school.

Questions or Assistance
If you have questions or need help accessing this information, please contact the school office.