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Immigration Resources

Both Connecticut and federal law protect a student’s right to attend public schools, regardless of their immigration status. Indeed, over 40 years ago, the United States Supreme Court recognized that this right is protected by the U.S. Constitution. As a result, Connecticut schools have no obligation to collect or maintain the immigration status of students or their family members. The Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) also protects personally identifiable student information, including student and family names and addresses. Therefore, if a school district receives any requests for student information, they should consult guidance provided by the district’s legal counsel and adhere to the scope of these protections.

Read Superintendent Austins's Community Letter Regarding Federal Immigration Policy

Resources

To assist families who have concerns about immigration enforcement, particularly in regards to the possibility of the deportation or detainment of guardians and the impact that it could have on their children, the Connecticut Governor's Office has developed a useful toolkit that people can utilize.

There is no cost to utilize any of the documents contained in the toolkit, and neither attorneys nor court action are needed.

If you are worried about what will happen to your children if you are detained or deported, it is suggested you make a family preparedness plan.  

Connecticut Family Preparedness Plan

Connecticut Trust Act

Connecticut Multilingual Learner Bill of Rights