The Phoenix Union High School District has posted a video online educating students and families about their rights when encountering Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
In the video posted last week to the district’s social media accounts, Governing Board President Francisco Pastor-Rivera says anyone coming into contact with federal authorities should stay calm and not interfere with an arrest.
Pastor-Rivera also reiterated the district’s commitment to the security of students.
“Our school board has officially declared our campuses as safe zones and we will not share any private student or family information illegally," he said.
He says those worried about attending class in-person during the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown have the option to enroll into the Phoenix Digital Academy.
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Phoenix Union High School District employees have access to a new safety feature this year. All staffers now wear crisis alert badges that allow them to send for help with the press of a button. -
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Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has joined a multistate coalition that’s fighting federal changes to Head Start programs. -
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