San Diego Unified School District officials reassured the community that they are prepared to protect students despite potential changes in federal immigration enforcement under the Trump administration. Although unlikely to directly impact students, the district is taking steps to ensure all students and staff feel safe and supported.
San Diego Unified School District officials addressed the issue of immigration enforcement regarding the district's students on Wednesday, despite any actions taken by the Trump administration. Interim Superintendent Fabiola Bagula stated that any actions President Donald Trump has taken in his first few days back in the Oval Office, supported by a Republican-majority Congress, are unlikely to have a direct impact on the district's students.
However, the district is preparing for other scenarios, just in case, Bagula said. 'Our district is committed to ensuring everyone in our school communities feel safe, valued and supported,' Bagula said in a statement sent out during the afternoon.'We have also made resources available and communicated regularly with parents and administrators. If anything other than our standard policies are required, we will take action.' On December 17, 2024, the district's board of education passed a resolution aimed at alleviating some fears about the new administration and potential bills meant to tighten restrictions on illegal immigration. 'In anticipation of heightened concerns, fears and uncertainty resulting from changes in federal executive and congressional leadership, we are taking several steps to reaffirm our values as a welcoming district for all staff, students, and their families,' the resolution stated.'District staff and students are entitled to their First Amendment right to free speech; however, harassment, discrimination, and bias-based harm have no place in San Diego Unified school communities. 'We recognize the existing and potential future increased threats posed to LGBTQIA+ (especially transgender), immigrant, and all students, families, and staff, which directly impact physical safety, mental health, and school engagement,' it continued. Bancroft Elementary bounces back from January 2024's devastating flood 'Student information shall not be disclosed to immigration law enforcement authorities without parental consent, a court order, or judicial subpoena,' according to district policy. SDUSD staff must report any informational request to the superintendent, provide the student and the student's family a description of the immigration officer's request, and document it. Additionally, district resources and data 'shall not be used, directly or by others, to compile a list, registry, or database of individuals based on national origin, immigration status, religion, or other category of individual characteristics protected against unlawful discrimination.' Staff must also take prompt steps to intervene and investigate instances of bullying, harassment, and intimidation, as well as report all instances of sex discrimination and sex-based harassment to the district's Title IX office, officials said
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