Immigrant & Refugee Resources

This newsletter is designed to support immigrant and refugee families in our schools by providing important information, resources, and advocacy to help your family thrive in both our schools and the community. We are here to ensure that you feel informed, supported, and empowered every step of the way.

Summarized version of the policy and procedure:

• Immigration Agents & Law Enforcement:
  Immigration agents cannot speak to your child or enter the school without a valid warrant. If an agent arrives, they must present their credentials to the principal, who then sends it to the district office to review the warrant before granting access.

• Parent/Guardian Notification:
  The school will make every effort to notify you before any interview with your child, unless doing so could interfere with an investigation. Your child's safety, privacy, and well-being are our top priority.

• Student Records Protection:
  Your child’s school records are private and will only be shared with your permission or in very specific legal situations.

Summarized version of OSPI Guidance Protections

• Access to Education: U.S. law guarantees all children the right to attend public schools, regardless of immigration status.

• Protections for Student Privacy: FERPA protects students' school records, which can only be accessed with parental consent or specific legal orders. Schools cannot ask for immigration status or Social Security numbers during enrollment.

• Washington State Protections: The Keep Washington Working Act prohibits schools from cooperating with immigration enforcement without a court order and requires notification to families if enforcement actions occur on school property.

📱 LULAC Rapid Response Line: (503) 388-5356
📱 WAISN Hotline: 1-844-724-3737
🌐 Follow for Updates: facebook.com/SWWALULAC

• Get information or request Know Your Rights info

• Report immigration activity in your area and they will send a team to go verify

• Report if you or someone you know has been detained by Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) or Customs & Border Protection (CBP) and they will help set up an appointment with NWIRP

• Request accompaniment for an immigration appointment/court

• Get assistance for immigration bail

LULAC is a community organization focused on empowering and supporting Latino families. One of their key resources is the El Escudo toolkit, which guides individuals through various scenarios—whether interacting with authorities, accessing healthcare, or engaging with the education system. This toolkit helps ensure that everyone, regardless of immigration status, can assert their rights and protect their well-being with dignity and respect.

Spanish Parent Liaison Adriana Ramirez Reyes Adriana.RamirezReyes@evergreenps.org or 360-604-4029

Chuukese Parent Liaison Mariano Marcus Mariano.Marcus@evergreenps.org or 360-604-4026

Russian & Ukrainian Parent Liaison Yelena Daltoso Yelena.Daltoso@evergreenps.org or 360-604-4028

These links and information are provided as a service for Evergreen Public Schools families. Evergreen Public Schools has no control over contents of the sites listed. The information about providers and services contained on this website does not constitute endorsement or recommendation by EPS. It is your responsibility to verify and investigate providers and services. Questions about these sites or any material published on them should be directed to the operators of each site.