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HF 3435

Access to school sites limited for federal officials.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Patty Acomb and 33 co-sponsors

HF 3435 would restrict federal immigration officers from entering K-12 school sites without identification, a written purpose, a valid warrant, and district approval.

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Bill Summary · HF 3435

Legislative Bill Summary — HF 3435 (Minnesota, 2025-2026)

Basic Information

  • Bill: HF 3435
  • Session: 2025-2026 (Minnesota 94th Legislature)
  • Committee/Status: Introduced and referred to Education Policy on Feb 17, 2026. No final enactment status listed here. Referred to Education Policy at introduction.
  • Sponsor(s): Primary sponsor not named in the provided text; multiple co-sponsors listed (see full list in bill text)

Main Purpose and Intent

HF 3435 proposes to restrict access to school sites by federal immigration enforcement officials. Its central aim is to limit the ability of certain federal agents to enter K-12 school properties without meeting specific procedural requirements. The bill seeks to enhance school-site security and privacy protections for students, staff, and school communities by requiring verification and procedural steps before any entry by federal officers.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Access Limitation to School Sites:

    • Federal agents employed by:
    • U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
    • U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
    • U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
    • U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
    • These agents must not enter a school site for any purpose unless:
    • They provide valid identification.
    • They provide a written statement of purpose.
    • They present a valid judicial warrant.
    • They obtain approval from the school district superintendent or the administrator in control of a charter school.
    • If these conditions are met, access must be limited to areas where students are not present.

  • Exceptions:

    • Access is allowed if required by state or federal law.
    • Access is allowed if required to administer a state or federally supported educational program.

  • Implementation and Effect:

    • The provisions apply to school officials and employees of a school district or charter school who would be responsible for enforcing the access restrictions.
    • The effective date is the day following final enactment of the bill.

Who/What is Affected

  • Primary Stakeholders:

    • Minnesota public and charter schools (K-12)
    • School superintendents and school administrators
    • School staff and employees responsible for campus access and safety

  • Federal Officials Affected:

    • Immigrations-related agents from DHS, ICE, CBP, and USCIS

  • Student and Community Impact:

    • Potentially improved privacy and safety within school environments by limiting unnotified or unapproved access by federal immigration authorities.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduction and Referral:

    • Introduced on Feb 17, 2026.
    • Referred to the Education Policy committee for consideration.

  • Effective Date:

    • In force the day after final enactment (retroactively or prospectively dependent on enactment date).

  • Action History Notes:

    • A motion to recall (under House Rule 4.30) occurred on Mar 26, 2026, but did not prevail.

Practical Implications

  • Schools would need clear procedures to verify credentials and purposes of any federal inquiry or entry.
  • Districts would need to balance compliance with federal law requirements and the protections provided by this local policy.
  • Compliance would require training for administrators and staff on recognizing warrants, statements of purpose, and proper identification documentation.

Summary

HF 3435 would create a statewide standard for limiting access to school sites by federal immigration enforcement officers, requiring identification, a written statement of purpose, a valid judicial warrant, and district-level approval prior to entry, with access confined to non-student areas when approved. Exceptions exist for mandatory compliance with laws or for administering federally funded educational programs. The measure becomes effective the day after enactment and reflects a broader intent to safeguard school environments from unexpected federal intrusions while preserving necessary law enforcement activities when properly authorized.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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