Delaware lawmakers urge schools to set rules for immigration agents

Schools and districts are urged to set rules for requests from civil immigration agents and for immigration authorities entering school grounds. The request rule covers civil immigration enforcement. The entry rule covers immigration authorities seeking access to school grounds. The suggested policy would send every request from civil immigration agents to the superintendent or charter leader. Except in emergencies, it would require a judge's warrant before immigration authorities enter school grounds.

Schools and districts are urged to bar staff from asking about immigration status or sharing it with people outside school. The suggested rule concerns the immigration status of students and their family members. Students may share their own status voluntarily. Staff may share immigration-related information outside school with written permission from the student's parent or guardian.

School leaders are urged to explain their policies, and the Education Department is encouraged to share sample policies. Schools should tell staff, students, and communities how they handle civil immigration authorities. Sample policies would guide schools and districts.