WE ARE ONE

The safety and wellbeing of every student remains our highest priority. In light of the recent Supreme Court decision lifting restrictions on immigration enforcement actions in the Los Angeles area, we want to reaffirm: every student is welcome and safe in our schools, regardless of immigration status.

District policy is clear – immigration enforcement agents are not allowed on our campus without proper legal authorization. All staff are trained to follow strict protocols to protect student privacy and maintain safe learning environments.

We are also working closely with city leaders and community partners to strengthen safety measures, ensure clear communication, and respond quickly if enforcement activity occurs near schools.

Resources are available at www.lausd.org/weareone, including Know Your Rights materials, legal referrals, and mental health resources. Families with any concerns are encouraged to contact their school administrator or call our Family Hotline directly at (213) 443-1300.

Los Angeles Unified stands united in protecting our students and families. Together, we will continue to uphold the values of equity, inclusion, and respect that define our school communities.

As you are likely aware, the US Supreme Court recently decided that DHS could continue immigration enforcement activity based on their existing criteria. We anticipate that this may lead to an increase in enforcement activity in the area of the District, and that of course this may impact our families.

The District is closely monitoring SB98, the SAFE Act, which requires schools to send alerts about immigration enforcement. It has been enrolled and was presented to Governor Newsom on September 9, 2025. The District is already in compliance with SB98 through the response protocols that were developed and implemented through School Operations. Thank you for ensuring all students and families are safe on our campuses throughout the District.

If you observe any immigration enforcement activity near our campus, please continue to report it immediately with the following details, if you have them available:

• Location and Distance: Approximate distance from the school and exact location (e.g., “2 blocks north of the main entrance, near [street/intersection]”).

• Description of Activity: What was occurring? (e.g., officers speaking to individuals, vehicles present, detentions, etc.)

• Time and Date: When the activity was observed.

• Any Additional Details: Vehicle markings, number of officers, uniforms, or any other relevant observations.

This information is critical for ensuring the safety and awareness of our school community.

Family Preparedness Care Package

All school sites received Care Package mailers from Repro, organized in envelopes. The Package. If you need one, please stop by the Parent Center, room 3-101. We have them in English and Spanish. Downloadable copies are also available at lausd.org/weareone

Red Cards: are available in the main office. You can also visit: https://www.ilrc.org/red-cards-tarjetas-rojas#item-4478 . Available in 49 languages

Confidentiality of Student Information: As a reminder, we do not disclose any student personal information to immigration enforcement agents without District approval and proper legal documentation.

The Family Hotline will continue providing live support for families throughout the summer on the Family Hotline at (213) 443-1300.

• The Family Hotline is open 24 hours a day/7 days a week

• Calls received after hours are directed to the Watch Commander’s Office.

• District Leadership follows-up with families and connects them with legal assistance through legal services partner organizations.

Legal Services for Families

• In partnership with the UCLA School of Law, the District has an existing Immigrant Family Legal Services Clinic during the regular school year at RFK Community of Schools. Immigrant Family Legal Clinic | UCLA Law.

• For students enrolled in a dual enrollment program at a community college, they are able to book appointments for immigration legal services directly by visiting https://findyourally.com/

• The Family Resource Guide and Care Package contain helpful information on how families can look up no or low cost legal services, and how to avoid fraudulent notarios.

• Accurate emergency information for families is essential.

• Ways Parents Can Update Information:

• Emergency contact phone numbers: Parents can make updates directly through the Parent Portal at parentportal.lausd.net. Please note: only existing emergency contact numbers may be updated throughhe portal.
• Address changes or adding new emergency contacts must be made through the school office. Schools should provide parents with a new Student Emergency Information Form to complete and return.
• Completed forms with updates can be submitted to your school either in person or by using the upload document feature on the Parent Portal.

• Caregiver Authorization Affidavit enables either a relative or non-relative caregiver to enroll students and consent to school related medical treatment for the student.

• Download Form: Armenian | Chinese | English & Spanish | Farsi | Korean | Russian | Tagalog

• Updated California DOJ Resources including change in Immigration Representation Referrals: Immigration-Enforcement Actions at California Schools.pdf

• The L.A. Unified Division of Adult and Career Education offers the following educational opportunities to all students regardless of immigration status.

• Free citizenship and English as a Second Language (ESL) classes – this includes discussions of immigrant rights, and referrals to no-cost legal services.

• Free high school diploma/equivalency classes

• Free Career Technical Education (CTE) classes

• Free Integrated Education and Education (IET) classes

• Adult Education Virtual Academy (AEVA) offers online learning opportunities to all adult learners Visit www.lausdadulted.org for more information!