Chesterfield County Public Schools is aware of concerns surrounding recent debates and changes to U.S. immigration policy and enforcement. Despite political discussion, school division policies and procedures remain unchanged.
Chesterfield County Public Schools remains committed to the safety and peace-of-mind of all students, staff and community members, regardless of race, color or national origin, and to educating all students, regardless of their immigration status. In an event where a situation may arise, we have a prudent legal process in place to minimize disruption to our staff and students.
CCPS remains committed to providing a welcoming, inclusive environment and quality education for all.
As in the past when the legal status of students and their families was the subject of heightened anxiety, CCPS will follow its policies and regulations prohibiting discrimination based on race, color or national origin. This aligns with the 1982 Supreme Court decision that public schools must educate all students regardless of immigration status.
Currently, we are not aware of heightened immigration-related enforcement at CCPS schools or division offices.
On Jan. 21, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security announced that ICE is now authorized to conduct enforcement activities at schools and other locations previously considered to be protected areas. If enforcement actions are taken at CCPS facilities, we will follow existing policies and regulations governing access to students and student record information by law enforcement entities.
At this time, CCPS is not aware of any efforts by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency or local law enforcement authorities to enter Chesterfield County schools or division offices to arrest or detain students, parents or staff.
CCPS will protect the legal rights of all students and staff in our schools.
To protect the rights of students and staff, ICE or law enforcement seeking access to schools must provide legal justification and await CCPS approval to enter.
Public schools do not ask about immigration status and do not share student information without appropriate legal justification.
CCPS does not inquire about the immigration status of students and their families. Additionally, CCPS will only release confidential student information/records to law enforcement authorities in accordance with state and federal laws.
All families should confirm their emergency contact information in ParentVUE. This will assist us in reaching the correct people on your behalf in any situation that may arise.