The Anaheim Elementary School District is committed to promoting safe and supportive learning environments for all students, including those who are immigrants or from immigrant families. In California’s public schools, the law requires that the following be upheld:
El Distrito de Escuelas Primarias de Anaheim está comprometido a promover un ambiente de aprendizaje seguro y de apoyo para todos los estudiantes, incluyendo aquellos que son inmigrantes o provienen de familias inmigrantes. En las escuelas públicas de California, la ley exige que se respete lo siguiente:
Non-Discrimination
Sin Discriminación
All students, including those who are undocumented or come from immigrant families, have the right to attend public school, participate in school activities, and receive a quality education without discrimination.
Todos los estudiantes, incluidos los indocumentados o de familias inmigrantes, tienen derecho a asistir a la escuela pública, participar en las actividades escolares y recibir una educación de calidad sin discriminación.
Safe School Environment
Un Entorno Escolar Seguro
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.
Por lo general, se prohíbe a los centros escolares permitir voluntariamente el acceso al plantel de funcionarios encargados de hacer cumplir la ley de inmigración, en ausencia de una orden judicial o de una orden del tribunal. Las escuelas tienen prohibido solicitar números de seguro social o preguntar sobre la ciudadanía o estatus migratorio de los estudiantes o de sus padres o tutores, a menos que lo exija explícitamente la ley.
Confidentiality of Student Information
Confidencialidad De Los Datos De Los Estudiantes
Schools must protect the privacy of their students. Schools are prohibited from sharing personal information about students or their family members for immigration-enforcement purposes without a court order or judicial subpoena.
Las escuelas deben proteger la privacidad de los alumnos. Las escuelas tienen prohibido compartir información personal sobre los alumnos o sus familiares con fines de inmigración sin una orden judicial o una citación judicial.
Resources for Educators
- Guidance for K-12 schools on Immigration Issues — California Attorney General
- Quick Reference Guide for School Officials — California Attorney General
- Bureau of Children’s Justice — California Attorney General
- Immigration Issues Affecting California LEAs — California School Boards Association
- Immigration Resources for School Administrators — Association of California School Administrators
- Letter to Schools Regarding Immigration Enforcement — California Governor Gavin Newsom
- AB699 Safe Schools for Immigrant Students Toolkit for LEA Leaders — Los Angeles County Office of Education
- Legal Protections for Immigrant Students: A Guide for Educators — Los Angeles County Office of Education
Resources for Families
- Know Your Educational Rights: Guide for Students and Families (English) — California Attorney General
- Conozca Sus Derechos Educativo: Guía para estudiantes y familias (Español) — Procurador General de California
- Undocumented Students and Families: The Facts (English) – ACSA and F3 Law
- Estudiantes y Familias Indocumentadas: Los Hechos (Español) – ACSA and F3 Law
- Hate Crime Support — California Civil Rights Department
- Before, During, After Preparedness Guide
- 2025 OCIC Know Your Rights
Red Cards
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.
- Artwork for Printing Your Own Red Cards – English
- Artwork for Printing Your Own Red Cards – Spanish
- Artwork for Printing Your Own Red Cards – Korean
- Artwork for Printing Your Own Red Cards – Chinese
- Artwork for Printing Your Own Red Cards – Tagalog
- Artwork for Printing Your Own Red Cards – Vietnamese
