BSD Families & Immigration
The Beaverton School District is committed to providing a safe, welcoming and inclusive learning environment while upholding the laws and district policies that protect the well-being of each student in our care. Below are frequently asked questions and answers to support families, staff and students.
- How does the immigration status of a student or parent/guardian impact the student's access to education?
- Will BSD ever ask about the immigration status of a student or parent/guardian?
- Does BSD require a U.S. birth certificate to enroll in school?
- Does BSD require a family to share their country of origin or child’s country of birth to register for school?
- Do Youth Services Officers, the Beaverton Police or the Washington County Sheriff Office participate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on immigration issues?
- Can my child's educational records be released to federal immigration officials?
- Can BSD release my child’s directory information to federal immigration officials or any other organization?
- What should students do if they're being harassed or bullied because of their immigration status?
- What do schools do if immigration officials visit the school to question students?
- What should parents/guardians do if they're worried about being detained while their children are at school?
- What should I do if I want to understand my immigration rights?
- What should students do if they're concerned about their immigration status?
- For students who want to go to college, are there any opportunities or resources available to them if they or their parents/guardians lack residency status?