Immigration Frequently Asked Questions

Immigration status does not impact a student’s ability to enroll and attend school, receive school meals and services, or participate in school activities. 

TTSD does not ask for, require, or collect information about immigration status.

TTSD doesn’t require a U.S. birth certificate to enroll. Families can demonstrate their child's age in other ways if they do not have a birth certificate.

No. Those questions on the district registration form are completely optional. Families can choose not to share that information and aren't required to include that information on their registration form.

Oregon statute prevents state and local law enforcement from assisting with federal immigration actions.  The Washington County District Attorney made clear on December 30, 2024, that the county will not violate state law.

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) prohibits the district from releasing student educational records without prior parental consent except in limited circumstances, such as a legal order, a subpoena, or with the signed consent of the parent/guardian. The Superintendent's Office must verify a subpoena from Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The law requires the district to make a reasonable effort to notify parents about a subpoena before producing any information so the parent can object or otherwise seek protection from the subpoena.

The district can release directory information unless the parent/guardian has opted out. 

“Directory information” is a very limited amount of personally identifiable information about a student, including their name and image. Its primary use is to allow students' names and images to be included in such things as yearbooks, athletic and activity programs, and videos and photos on the TTSD websites and social media. Under Oregon law, directory information does not include a student's address, email or phone number, birthdate, identification number, or parents' names (see OAR 581-021-0220(2)). 

If you want to opt your child out of directory information, annually notify your school office in writing. More detailed information about the directory opt-out.

Students should report any harassment or bullying to school administrators or staff immediately.

Schools don't confirm attendance of students or release them to any outside agency (except for DHS when there is a concern about child abuse in the student's home, and only after the school has verified the identity and credentials of the agency representative).

It is important that parents/guardians provide the school with updated emergency contact information, including who has permission to pick the child up from school and who the school can communicate with. Parents can update their contact information through their ParentVue account, the verification process, or notify the school office staff. 

Parents/guardians may want to create an emergency preparedness plan with their students and share that with the trusted adult who's the student's emergency contact.

TTSD doesn't provide legal advice. There are community-based organizations that provide legal advice and services. Some of these organizations can be found on the Safe and Welcoming Schools webpage.

If students have concerns about their immigration status, they should speak with a trusted adult, like a parent, counselor, or school administrator. Families can seek legal advice from an immigration attorney.

TTSD school counselors and Career Centers have information about how students can apply to college.  Families also may consider speaking with the admissions department of the college or program that they wish to attend. Check out these resources for more information:

• Oregon Department of Education: Civil Rights Protections, Oregon's Sanctuary Law, Understanding Mixed-Status Families, Access to Higher Education
• Repository of Resources for Undocumented Students