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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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