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ICE enforcement rules at public schools 2026

What ICE Can — And Can’t — Do Inside a Public School in 2026

Education & Schools, Family & Parenting, Government & Law Enforcement, Immigration Law & Policy, Student Rights & Civil Liberties /

ICE generally cannot enter nonpublic areas of a public school or remove a student without consent or a judicial warrant. ICE “sensitive locations” guidance and school district policies often require administrators to review warrants and limit access. This article explains lawful entry, student questioning, records requests, and steps schools and parents can take in 2026. […]

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Parents reviewing Youngkin Law guidelines

The Youngkin Law – Who It Applies To, Who It Misses, and What Parents Must Do Now

Child Safety, Education Policy, K-12 Schooling, Parental Rights, Virginia Politics /

Virginia’s Youngkin Law requires public schools to give parents notice and set age-appropriate procedures for certain instructional content. It strengthens parent access and opt-out/consent pathways but doesn’t automatically govern private schools or all extracurricular materials. This article explains who the law applies to, key gaps, and the steps parents should take now. What Is the

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FERPA student privacy law protection illustration

What is student privacy law (FERPA)?

Data Privacy Law, Education Law, Student Rights & Civil Liberties /

Student privacy law (FERPA) is a 1974 federal law that protects the privacy of student education records at schools receiving U.S. Department of Education funding. It grants parents rights to access and request corrections, which transfer to students at age 18 or when attending postsecondary school. This article explains FERPA basics, covered records, disclosures, and

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