The Illinois State Board of Education has issued guidance urging local school districts to establish policies on cooperating with federal immigration officials. The guidance comes in response to a change in policy by the Trump administration regarding immigration enforcement actions in sensitive locations like schools. State Superintendent of Education Tony Sanders emphasized that all children, regardless of immigration status, have the right to equal access to education. The guidance advises districts on how to handle potential enforcement actions on school grounds and the legal restrictions in place in Illinois. School officials are reminded not to inquire about the citizenship status of students or parents. The document also outlines protocols for responding to various types of documents that immigration officials may serve to school officials. The state’s largest teachers unions criticized the new policy, expressing concerns about the impact on students and educators. The guidance recommends districts work with legal counsel to ensure compliance with policies. This information was provided by Capitol News Illinois, a nonpartisan news service funded by the Illinois Press Foundation and the Robert R. McCormick Foundation.
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