In Boston Public Schools, we celebrate our rich diversity, which contributes to a vibrant community and experience for all our students. In the current climate, we must acknowledge the heightened concern in our schools, city, and neighboring communities regarding the presence of immigration enforcement officials. 

All of our students have the right to a free public education in the Boston Public Schools. Every day, families entrust us with the care of our more than 46,000 students and our focus must remain on educating our students inclusive of immigration status, their race or ethnicity, the language they speak, or the area of the city they live. 

BPS has thoroughly reviewed its policies and procedures and has issued specific guidance to staff to ensure that everyone understands their responsibilities to our students in accordance with district policy and all state and federal laws. The district has instituted a protocol that is designed to protect all BPS students by clarifying that only enrolled students and authorized adults are allowed into our buildings during the school day; extending supports to students affected by immigration enforcement actions outside of school; and specifying the procedures that must be followed in every instance whenever any law enforcement officer seeks access to or information about one of our students, whether at school, on a school bus, or while attending a school-sponsored event. The district has also set up a dedicated number where BPS staff can quickly connect with a BPS attorney at any time for confidential legal guidance on immigration matters.