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Highline Public Schools
15675 Ambaum Blvd. SW Burien, WA 98166

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Highline Public Schools
15675 Ambaum Blvd. SW Burien, WA 98166

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Immigrant & Refugee Resources

Our Schools, Our Promise – A Stand for Every Student     

The Highline Public Schools' Board of Directors stands firm in its commitment to protect students, staff and families regardless of background, identity or immigration status.  

 Read Resolution 02-25

Resources

Welcome to our collection of resources designed to support immigrant and refugee families. Whether you’re new to our community or have deep roots here, we’re here to provide valuable information that we hope you’ll find helpful.

We will do everything we can under the law to protect students and maintain a safe and secure environment for every student at school. 

Immigrant Rights

  1. Every child has the right to attend school.
    • If you live in our district, your child can come to school, regardless of immigration status.
  2. We do not collect or share information about a student’s immigration status.
    • We only collect basic information (such as birthdate or parent/guardian names) to support a child’s education. We will not share any immigration-related details with federal immigration authorities.
  3. We do not allow unauthorized immigration enforcement on our campuses.
    • People engaging in, or intending to engage in, immigration enforcement (including surveillance) are not allowed in nonpublic areas of school property. See Policy 4300.
    • Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), schools cannot share information from a student’s file with federal immigration agents without a lawful court order.
  4. All immigration enforcement requests must be directed to the Superintendent.
    • If someone from a federal immigration agency comes to campus, staff will refer them to the Superintendent before any access is allowed.

We Stand With Families

Everyone in the United States—regardless of immigration status—has certain rights:

  • Right to Remain Silent: You may choose not to speak with an ICE agent, including refusing to answer questions about your birthplace or how you entered the country.
  • Right to Legal Representation and a Phone Call: You can request to speak with a lawyer and make a phone call before answering any questions.
  • Right to Decline to Sign or Show Documents: You are not required to sign anything or show any papers until you have spoken with a lawyer.

Policy 4300

Limiting Immigration Enforcement in Schools

Policy 4300 requires us to follow strict guidelines that limit immigration enforcement in our schools. Federal immigration authorities are not permitted to access our schools, and we protect the privacy of all students and their families, including their citizenship status, as required by law.  

More Resources

To explore more tools and information, visit the Puget Sound Educational Service District (PSESD) website.

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