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At school

Your rights at school

  • Schools are generally a protected location, but agents may still attempt to approach. Know your rights in advance.
  • Students and parents have the right to remain silent and do not have to answer questions about immigration status.
  • Children do not have to answer questions about where they or their parents were born.
  • You can ask to speak with a lawyer and to have a parent present before answering.

Prepare in advance

  • Keep your child's emergency contacts and your family plan up to date with the school.
  • Tell the school in writing who is allowed to pick up your child if you are unavailable.

Source: Adapted from materials published by the Immigrant Legal Resource Center. This is general information, not legal advice. Talk to an immigration attorney about your situation.