Immigration

Yes. All students have the right to enroll in school, regardless of immigration status. Birth certificates or social security numbers are not required—alternative documents can be used to verify age.

No. Schools do not ask for or collect information about a student’s immigration status.

No. Every student has equal access to all educational programs, services, and extracurricular activities.

No. It is against district policy and state law to disclose a student’s personal information without parent/guardian permission.

No, unless they present a valid judicial order or search warrant. If this occurs, the district will notify the parent/guardian before allowing entry.

Yes. PPD is notified anytime ICE arrives at a school. PPD’s role is to ensure public safety and serve as a liaison between the district and federal agencies.

No. The Pasco Police Department has informed the district that ICE will not enter schools.

Only with a valid judicial order or search warrant. Otherwise, they must remain in a secure area while the school contacts the district office and PPD.

No, unless they have a valid judicial order or search warrant. Bus drivers are trained to contact dispatch and wait for district administrators and PPD before allowing access.

No. Only students and school staff are permitted on playgrounds during school hours. Law enforcement must follow normal entry procedures.

Construction sites are not public areas and are subject to the same access policies as all other district facilities.