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How does your school interact with immigration officials? NC Democrats seek parent, student rights
- Democratic lawmakers propose rules for how North Carolina public schools interact with federal immigration agents.
- The proposals would require parental written consent before sharing student information with immigration authorities.
- Schools would have to notify families when immigration agents request student data or entry to property.
- House Bill 1061 is among the measures aimed at protecting students and guaranteeing education rights.
- The measures reference the Plyler v. Doe decision to support education access for all students.
- Governor and educators note no uniform guidance in state law on handling immigration interactions in schools.
- Democrats say the push aims to prevent disruption to students during enforcement actions.
- Lawmakers emphasize that education access should be protected regardless of immigration status.
- Elected officials note past ICE actions in North Carolina raised attendance concerns.
- The bill seeks alignment between state law and federal law on immigration issues in schools.
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