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Educational Rights of Immigrant Students

The Ventura County Office of Education is committed to promoting safe and supportive learning environments for all students, including those who are immigrants or from immigrant families. In California's public schools, the law requires that the following be upheld:

Non-Discrimination

Under state and federal law, all students, including those who are undocumented or come from immigrant families, have the right to attend public school, participate in school activities, and receive a quality education without discrimination.

Safe School Environment

Schools are generally prohibited from voluntarily granting access to campus by immigration enforcement officers, in the absence of a judicial warrant or court order. Schools are prohibited from requesting social security numbers or inquiring about the citizenship or immigration status of students or their parents or guardians, unless explicitly required by law.

Confidentiality of Information

Schools must protect the privacy of their students. Schools are prohibited from sharing personal information about students or their family members for immigration-enforcement purposes without a court order or judicial subpoena.

Ventura County Law Enforcement Statement Regarding Immigration Enforcement 1-17-25

Local law enforcement agencies generally do not get involved with immigration enforcement, which is a federal responsibility. Learn more at the links below.

Ventura County Sheriff's Office (English)
Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Ventura (español)
Ventura County Law Enforcement Coordinating Committee (English and Spanish)

Resources for Educators

Quick Reference Guide for School Officials — California Attorney General
Guidance for K-12 schools on Immigration Issues — California Attorney General
Responses to 2025 Federal Actions & Communications — California Department of Education
Resources to Support in the Case of Immigration Enforcement on School Campuses — California Department of Education
Reminder of Obligation to Protect Immigrant Families’ Rights to Access Public Education — California Department of Education
Responding to Immigration and Customs Enforcement on School Grounds — ACSA and F3 Law
Bureau of Children's Justice — California Attorney General
Immigration Issues Affecting California LEAs — California School Boards Association
Immigration Resources for School Administrators — Association of California School Administrators
Letter to Schools Regarding Immigration Enforcement — California Governor Gavin Newsom
Supporting Immigrant Students and Families Toolkit — Los Angeles County Office of Education
AB699 Safe Schools for Immigrant Students Toolkit for LEA Leaders — Los Angeles County Office of Education
Legal Protections for Immigrant Students: A Guide for Educators — Los Angeles County Office of Education
A Public School’s Guide to Enrolling And Supporting Immigrant Students — EducationWeek
Responses to 2025 Federal Actions & Communications — California Department of Education
Resources to Support in the Case of Immigration Enforcement on School Campuses — California Department of Education
WHAT TO DO if an Immigration Officer Comes to Your School — California Department of Education

Resources for Families

Know Your Educational Rights: Guide for Students and Families (English) — California Attorney General
Conozca Sus Derechos Educativo: Guía para estudiantes y familias (Español) — Procurador General de California
Resources for California’s Immigrant Communities — California Attorney General
805UndocuFund — financial relief and advocacy for undocumented families
VC Defensa — resources and support for immigrant families in Ventura County
LIBRE 805 — free legal assistance on immigration issues
Immigration and California Families — a new website from the State of California
Red Cards / Tarjetas Rojas — summary of constitutional rights
Undocumented Students and Families: The Facts (English) - ACSA and F3 Law
Estudiantes y Familias Indocumentadas: Los Hechos (Español) - ACSA and F3 Law
El Concilio Family Services — Immigration support for Ventura County residents
Hate Crime Support — California Civil Rights Department

How You Can Help

The Ventura County Neighbors Support Fund provides urgent assistance to families and small business owners through trusted community partners. The fund is administered by the Ventura County Community Foundation, which will ensure transparent distribution of resources to address the most critical humanitarian needs resulting from increased immigration enforcement. The priority is helping families with food, shelter, and basic necessities while also supporting our community through the wider economic impact of this crisis. You can learn more about the fund or make a donation at www.vccf.org/neighbors.