K-12 Sanctuary Schools and Closed Borders Resolutions and Policies List

Investigations


Number of districts: 702

Number of states: 33 and the District of Columbia

This is not an exhaustive list of district resolutions.

The following is a list of school districts that have passed resolutions, published guidance, or district policies related to immigration and/or the border.

The vast majority of district resolutions or policies pertain to the district’s status as a “sanctuary” or “safe haven” school district, and include procedures for how district personnel should deal with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents who come to a campus.

Many districts have passed “Policy 5145.13 – Response to Immigration Enforcement” to address the issue.

Many districts have passed “Policy 4300 – Limiting Immigration Enforcement in Schools” to address the issue.