Prohibits schools from inquiring about, collecting, designating as directory info, or disclosing immigration/citizenship status (with narrow exceptions), and requires procedures limiting law enforcement access for immigration purposes, so less immigration enforcement in schools.
no school board or public elementary or secondary school shall: ... Requesting or collecting information or documentation from a student or the student's parent about immigration or citizenship status, except to the extent required by state or federal law;
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Bars schools from disclosing actual or perceived immigration status to immigration or law enforcement agencies except as allowed under 8 U.S.C. §§ 1373 and 1644, and requires parental notification and review procedures before allowing law enforcement access for immigration enforcement, so less state
If the school board or school does not have direct knowledge of the actual immigration or citizenship status of a child, the parent of a child, or another person associated with the child, disclose any matter or information relating to the perceived immigration or citizenship status of a child, the parent of a child, or another person associated with the child to any other person or agency, including an immigration or law enforcement agency, except as provided in subsection D.
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Status: Died (session ended)
Last action
2026-02-11: Incorporated by Education (HB836-Rasoul) (Voice Vote)
Why the model tagged it this way: The bill enacts school sanctuary-type policies by barring most inquiries into, collection of, and disclosures of immigration status information and by imposing procedural limits on law-enforcement access for immigration purposes; it explicitly preserves only the narrow federal carve-outs under 8 U.S.C. §§ 1373 and 1644 and does not expand any enforcement activity.
Related bills
HB28Voter registration; regular periodic review of registration records.↑Expands immigration enforcement Passed one chamber
HB675Protection of employees; coercion or threat based on immigration status, civil penalty.↓Restricts immigration enforcement↑Expands immigration enforcement Law
Hearings and calendar
2026-02-10 16:00 · Hearing · House Education: K-12 Subcommittee Hearing House Room A (7:30 AM) / House Room C (4:00 PM)
2026-02-10 16:00 · Hearing · House Education: K-12 Subcommittee Hearing House Committee Room C - 206
2026-02-11 08:00 · Hearing · House Education Hearing House Committee Room A - 008