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PITTSBURGH PUBLIC SCHOOLS

PITTSBURGH PUBLIC SCHOOLS

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Immigrant Families

Pittsburgh Public Schools values the rich diversity of our students and is dedicated to ensuring that all students can learn in safe, supportive environments. The District is committed to properly following and administering all policies, laws, and regulations addressing bullying, racism and the protection of students.

Our District serves more than 1,000 English Language Learners, including a growing number of refugee students. We recognize that many families in our community may face concerns related to their ethnicity, immigration status, or citizenship.

We want to assure our community that Pittsburgh Public Schools is committed to upholding key Board Policies that protect our students and their rights:

This policy prohibits the District from inquiring about a student’s immigration status during the enrollment process, pursuant to 22 Pa. Code 11.11, and

This policy ensures that a student’s educational record cannot be shared without the written consent of a student’s parent, guardian or the student (if 18 or older), pursuant to 22 Pa. Code § 15.9 and 34 C.F.R. Part 99.

Any requests by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to access student information or school grounds will be reviewed by the District’s Law Department and the Office of the Superintendent. ICE officials will not be granted access to any students without prior approval from the Law Department, which will require all relevant documentation.