Bill > A05373

This bill, known as the "Protect Our Schools Act," establishes comprehensive protections for students, staff, and parents in public and charter schools against immigration enforcement activities. The legislation prohibits law enforcement officials from accessing students or conducting immigration-related inquiries on school grounds, with exceptions only for imminent safety situations or when presenting a valid court order or judicial warrant issued by an independent judge. Schools are required to prevent unauthorized law enforcement activities, protect students' rights to a secure learning environment, and are forbidden from using school resources for immigration enforcement. The bill mandates that school personnel cannot disclose student records containing immigration status information to authorities, must notify parents if an immigration enforcement action is attempted (unless specifically prohibited), and must follow specific protocols when law enforcement presents a warrant. Additionally, the bill requires the commissioner of education to create training and reporting guidelines, including an annual report detailing immigration enforcement attempts on school premises. The legislation aims to create a safe, inclusive educational environment by shielding students and their families from potential immigration-related intimidation or disruption during school activities.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5373