Dear Parents,
Recently I have heard concerns over whether the school district will allow law enforcement into the schools to remove students due to immigration status. Below is the facts concerning how the schools gather information on students within the district.
Idaho’s public schools do not collect and have not been required to gather information related to the immigration status of students or their family members. Historically, schools have not been allowed to ask questions about immigration status. Because the information is not collected, it cannot be provided to any law enforcement agency. Further, as when responding to any request for student data, schools must continue to follow the Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and Idaho Code section 33-133.
I know many families are concerned about the future. Please know that the schools within the district will remain a place for your students to be safe and receive a good education. If you have any questions, feel free to contact the schools or the district office.
Best Regards,
Jane Ward