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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 prohibited from voluntarily granting access to campus by immigration enforcement officers, in the absence of a judicial warrant or court order.

Confidentiality of Information

Schools are prohibited from requesting social security numbers or inquiring about the citizenship or immigration status of students or their parents or guardians, and from sharing personal information about students or their family members for immigration-enforcement purposes unless explicitly required by law.

Protecting Students from Immigration Enforcement Activity

Students deserve to feel safe at school without having to fear the impact of immigration enforcement on their campuses. In support of this goal, the Ventura County Office of Education and the Ventura County Board of Education sent a letter to the US Department of Homeland Security requesting reinstatement of the policy that had made schools off limits for immigration enforcement.

Letter to the US Department of Homeland Security: 9-23-25

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

Ventura County Office of Education

California Department of Education

California Attorney General/Department of Justice

California School Boards Association

Immigration Issues Affecting California LEAs

Los Angeles County Office of Education

Other Resources for Educators

Responding to Immigration and Customs Enforcement on School Grounds — ACSA and F3 Law
Immigration Resources for School Administrators — Association of California School Administrators
Letter to Schools Regarding Immigration Enforcement — California Governor Gavin Newsom
A Public School’s Guide to Enrolling And Supporting Immigrant Students — EducationWeek

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
Immigration Resources for Families with Young Children — Local Planning Council of Ventura County
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. 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.