04-02-2025
Richmond County School System issues statement regarding executive orders on immigration, school protections
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – The Richmond County School System has issued a letter to parents and guardians addressing recent federal executive orders regarding immigration and school protections.
In it, the school systems states its intent to provide education for all students, regardless of their immigration or citizenship status.
They also address the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), stating that they are dedicated to upholding the privacy of all students in the district.
You can read the full letter, below:
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Due to recent federal executive orders concerning immigration and school protections, we feel it is important to reaffirm our commitment to student access and rights within our schools. Our goal is to provide you with crucial information regarding these rights and access.
The Richmond County School System's vision is to offer an equitable education for all students, preparing them for life beyond the classroom. This vision stands firm today. Every child is constitutionally guaranteed the right to a K-12 education and deserves to be treated fairly and equally, regardless of their immigration or citizenship status. Additionally, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) ensures the privacy of student educational records and limits the sharing of personally identifiable information without parental consent, except under specific conditions. We are dedicated to upholding the privacy and protection of all students in our district, regardless of their immigration or citizenship status.
We will continue to monitor federal changes and review guidance on immigration issues from federal and state authorities as it becomes available. Should you have any concerns or questions, we encourage you to contact your child's school principal.
We recognize that this may be a time of uncertainty for some of our families. Please know that our focus remains on ensuring that our students feel safe, supported, and able to learn in a welcoming school environment.
Thank you for being a valued part of the Richmond County School System community.
Dr. Malinda CobbInterim Superintendent of SchoolsRichmond County School System
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