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Clark County Schools Superintendent Jhone Ebert reassured parents that immigration enforcement will not occur on school campuses. This assurance comes as fears rise among immigrant families, following recent policy changes and incidents involving ICE agents near schools. The school district emphasizes that it does not inquire about students’ immigration statuses and aims to provide a safe learning environment for all. Despite apprehensions, enrollment remains stable, though some families may seek alternative arrangements due to fear of deportation.

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In an effort to address rising concerns among immigrant families, Clark County Schools Superintendent Jhone Ebert has assured parents that there will be no immigration enforcement on school campuses. This reassurance comes despite the lack of state laws specifically preventing such actions and in the wake of increasing deportation fears within the community.

Superintendent Ebert confirmed that discussions have taken place with federal immigration officials, including representatives from Homeland Security Investigations and Border Patrol, to ensure that enforcement operations will not occur at schools during the upcoming academic year, which begins on August 11. She has emphasized that immigration authorities can conduct their operations away from school grounds, alleviating many parents’ concerns about their children’s safety while attending school.

The Clark County School District (CCSD), which is the fifth largest school district in the nation, currently enrolls all students without inquiring about their immigration status. Data from the Nevada Department of Education indicates that approximately 50% of the 300,000 students enrolled in the district identify as Hispanic or Latino, and approximately 13% are classified as English language learners. Around 17,000 of these students are cataloged as newcomers, having recently arrived in the United States.

Recent changes in federal immigration policy have also heightened fears among families, particularly since the Trump administration rescinded a policy that had previously protected schools from immigration enforcement actions. Reports of incidents across the country, where Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have arrested parents near school premises, have fueled anxiety within the community. Notably, there have been recent cases in Nevada, Oregon, and Southern California where parents were apprehended while dropping off their children at school.

Clark County Schools Assures Families of Safety Amid Immigration Concerns

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