At Edgewood ISD, our mission is to see every child succeed—both in the classroom and beyond. More than anything, we want our students to feel safe, supported, and valued. That’s why we’re committed to creating an environment built on compassion, security, and acceptance for all.
To address the concerns, we have compiled some of the most asked questions and answers. Our priority is to ensure our schools are welcoming spaces where all students can feel secure while they are in our care and in pursuit of their education, regardless of a student's race, ethnicity, religion or immigration status.
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Q: Can undocumented immigrants go to school in EISD?
A: Yes. EISD and all public-school districts must enroll students no matter their immigration status. Public schools cannot discriminate based on race, color, or national origin.
Q: Does EISD check a student’s immigration status when he or she enrolls?
A: No. EISD does not collect, retain or compile information about the immigration status of students or their families.
Q: Would EISD provide a student’s immigration status information to federal officials?
A: No. EISD does not collect or share this type of information. Under federal regulations, other identifiable student information can only be shared if we have written parent consent or if we are presented with a subpoena for the information. In those cases, federal law requires we make a reasonable attempt to notify the parent/guardian prior to complying with the request. Parents/guardians would be notified if EISD intends to comply with the subpoena, unless a court order prohibits us from such disclosure.
Q: What would EISD do if federal immigration agents requested access to a campus for the purpose of speaking with a particular student?
A: EISD administrators and district leadership will follow the EISD policy which explains how law enforcement or other law agencies can question students. That policy can be found in GRA Local. The guidelines in this policy include verification steps of the interviewer and parent notification efforts. EISD will continue to work within all applicable laws and policies while also taking steps to ensure the rights of the student and/or their parents/guardians.
Q: What happens if I’m not able to pick up my child?
A: The campus will reach out to all emergency contacts. It is important to keep this information up to date so that the campus does not encounter nonworking telephone numbers or no emergency contact information. The district will exhaust all efforts to locate a guardian or emergency contact. If this is unable to happen within a reasonable time, the district is required to contact Child Protective Services.
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Q. Would EISD coordinate raids with immigration officials?
A. No, school districts have no legal obligation to enforce immigration laws.
Q: What are the consequences of not sending my child to school?
A: Students are considered truant if they miss 10 or more school days with unexcused absences within a six-month period. Students are also considered truant if they miss three or more school days with unexcused absences within a four-week period. Truant students may be referred to juvenile court. Outreach is provided to families to determine the cause of chronically absent students and to provide families with support.
Q: How does EISD ensure that no student is discriminated against or harassed?
A: The district has policies in place that prohibit discrimination, including harassment of students or employees on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, culture, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, appearance, immigration/citizenship status, home language, socioeconomic status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Q: What should I do if I want to better understand my immigration rights?
A: Only licensed immigration attorneys can provide you with accurate advice about immigration status and how you can pursue your legal rights.