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Standing in Solidarity:

Empowering Our Immigrant Students and Families

Call to Action

Long Beach Unified School District stands in solidarity with our immigrant students and families. We are committed to providing a safe, supportive and inclusive learning environment for all students, regardless of immigration status.

LBUSD Board of Education

The Governing Board is committed to the success of all students and believes that every school site should be a safe and welcoming place for all students and their families irrespective of their citizenship or immigration status. Please refer to our Response to Immigration Enforcement Policy.

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Standing in Solidarity Message

In English

ជាភាសាខ្មែរ

En español

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Register for the Informational Session (Know Your Rights) on Feb 11th

Know Your Rights Webinar
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Orale-Flyer-SP (PDF)
ដឹងពីសិទ្ធិរបស់អ្នក សិក្ខាសាលា Webinar
Orale-Flyer-KH (PDF)

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Proactive Measures for Families

Take these steps now to ensure your family is prepared:

  1. Update School Emergency Contacts: Ensure multiple trusted adults are listed to pick up your child.
  2. Complete a Family Preparedness Plan. Keep contact sheets and key documents accessible.
  3. Save Important Numbers: 
    • Your child’s school office and afterschool provider.
    • Key support organizations listed below.
  4. Know Your Rights: All people, regardless of immigration status, have rights under the U.S. Constitution.

District Response

If U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Appears at an LBUSD School:

  • LBUSD employees are directed to not share any information about students, families or staff unless instructed by the Office of General Counsel.
  • Staff, teachers, students and parents should immediately refer ICE agents to the school administrator (or designated responder).

If a Family Member is Detained

Immediately contact these trusted organizations for legal advice and support: 

  • ÓRALE | 562-276-0267 
    ÓRALE offers:
    • Connection to legal support and the Long Beach Justice Fund (a legal defense fund and program that provides legal help for low-income immigrants at risk of deportation that live or work in Long Beach)
    • Know Your Rights presentations
    • A rapid response network to report ICE activity.
  • Legal Aid Foundation | 800-399-4529
    • A nonprofit law firm that provides legal services to the most vulnerable individuals

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Resources for Students and Families

  • LACOE | 562-419-5275
    • Los Angeles County Office of Education supports school districts, students and parents with information andresponds to school needs around immigration policies including family preparedness, legal service, mentalhealth and Medi-Cal resoruces.
  • Long Beach Residents Empowered | 877-262-4751
    • Organization dedicated to defending and advancing the rights of California tenants to safe, decent and affordable housing.
  • Long Beach Forward | 562-436-4800
    • A nonprofit organization dedicated to end racial and income inequality.
  • LBUSD Wellness Centers at Secondary Schools
    • Provides access to trusted adults, local community resources and services such as counseling, community engagement, empowerment workshops, case management and peer-to-peer support that does not require federal documentation.

Resources for College-Going Students

Financial assistance for immigrant students applying to college:

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LBUSD Graduate

 

Key District Contacts

  1. LBUSD School Safety  | 562-997-8101
  2. LBUSD List of Schools and Principals
    If your student attends an after-school program, please have your Family Preparedness Plan readily available.
  3. LBUSD Student Support Services  | 562-986-6870
    Provides resources and programs, including LBUSD’s Family Resource and Wellness Centers to support the academic,social, emotional and behavioral success of students and their families.
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City of Long Beach Immigration Resources

Access additional resources and contact information:

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Know Your Rights!

  1. Know Your Rights: All people, regardless of immigration status, have rights under the U.S. Constitution. The Immigrant Legal Resource Center’s (ILRC) Red Cards help people assert their rights and defend themselves in many situations, such as when I.C.E. agents go to a home.
  2. When interrogated by federal immigration officials, you have the right to stay silent. Hand the Red Card to the officer and remember that you do not have to answer any questions. 
 
Red Card in Spanish

Spanish Example of Red Card
 

Red Card in Khmer

Khmer Example of Red Card
 

Download Printable Red Cards

How to Use Your Red Card

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Standing in Solidarity - Downloadable Document

English Version
First page of the PDF file: Education-Beyond-Borders-EN

Click on image above to view full PDF

Spanish Version
ENSOLIDARIDADEMPODERAMIENTODENUESTROSESTUDIANTESYFAMILIASINMIGRANTES (PDF)

Haga clic en la imagen para ver el PDF completo

Khmer Version
StandinginSolidarityinKhmer (PDF)

ចុចលើរូបភាពខាងលើដើម្បីមើល PDF ពេញ