LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – The Clark County School District is weighing in on enforcement of new federal immigration policies.
It released this statement saying in part, “the Clark County School District does not check any student’s immigration status and is not responsible for enforcing federal immigration law.”
The statement goes on to say if law enforcement or government agents do show up at schools, staff should verify who they are and ask for the reason for their visit.
Full Statement from Clark County School District:
Children in Nevada are entitled to a free appropriate public education, irrespective of their immigration status. The Clark County School District does not check any student’s immigration status and is not responsible for enforcing federal immigration law.
Should any law enforcement officer or government agent appear at one of our schools, staff should verify their identity (e.g., ask for identification) and ask for the reason for the visit. If there is a concern with either the identity of the officer or agent or the reason for their visit, staff should immediately contact the Clark County School District Police Department (CCSDPD). Per their General Orders, CCSDPD officers are not responsible for and do not enforce federal civil immigration laws.
In 2017, the School Board of Trustees adopted a resolution reinforcing the District’s commitment to students regardless of immigration status.
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