Protecting CPS Students, Staff and FamiliesThe U.S. Supreme Court established in the 1982 case Plyer v. Doe that children cannot be denied a free public education based on their immigration status or their family’s immigration status. This protects the right to education for all students.Regardless of federal policy changes related to immigration enforcement, CPS will continue to actively protect students, staff, and their families. In accordance with the Illinois Trust Act and Chicago's Welcoming City Ordinance, CPS:DOES NOT ask for our families' immigration statusWILL NOT coordinate with federal immigration enforcement agencies, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)DOES NOT share student records with ICE or any other federal representatives, except in the rare case where there is a court order or consent from the parent/guardianWILL NOT allow ICE agents or any other federal representatives access to CPS facilities unless they produce a criminal judicial warrant signed by a federal judgeCPS has provided detailed guidance to school leaders and the appropriate school-based staff regarding interactions with ICE, and is actively providing training to support this guidance.While CPS is doing everything we can to ensure school property remains a safe place for all students, we also recognize that families are feeling anxiety about immigration enforcement actions when outside of the home or school. We encourage families to explore the resources on this page, attend an upcoming Know Your Rights training, and explore immigration services in your area if necessary.