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This bill addresses immigration enforcement notification procedures for educational institutions in California, specifically for K-12 schools and postsecondary institutions. The bill requires comprehensive school safety plans for K-12 schools to include specific procedures for notifying parents, guardians, teachers, administrators, and school personnel when immigration enforcement is confirmed on school sites, with these provisions to be implemented by March 1, 2026, and remaining in effect until January 1, 2031. For postsecondary institutions (including California State University, University of California, community colleges, and independent colleges), the bill mandates that each campus notify all students, faculty, staff, and campus community members when immigration enforcement is confirmed, including details such as the date, time, and location of the enforcement, while ensuring no personally identifiable information is disclosed. The bill defines "immigration enforcement" broadly to include efforts to investigate or enforce federal civil and criminal immigration laws. Additionally, the bill requires these institutions to maintain privacy protections, provide resources and support for potentially affected students, and designate points of contact for immigration-related concerns. The legislation is framed as an urgency statute, taking immediate effect to ensure student safety and promote a sense of security on educational campuses.

Budget and Finance, Education, Justice

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