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HR 8369

No ICE in Schools Act

119th Congress Introduced by Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick

The bill prohibits releasing student records to immigration authorities without parental written consent and ties funding to compliance.

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Bill Summary · HR 8369

Summary of HR 8369 (119th Congress) — No ICE in Schools Act

Purpose and intent

The No ICE in Schools Act, also titled the Keep Immigration Enforcement Out of Schools Act, aims to restrict the involvement of immigration enforcement in U.S. public education settings. Specifically, it seeks to protect student education records and other student information from disclosure to immigration authorities, unless parental consent is obtained in a clearly defined manner. The overarching goal is to prevent immigration enforcement policies or practices from accessing or releasing student data through educational programs and funding mechanisms.

Key provisions

  • Amendment to the General Education Provisions Act (GEPA): The bill adds a new subsection (k) to Section 444 (20 U.S.C. 1232g), establishing a funding condition related to immigration enforcement considerations.

  • Prohibition on certain data releases for immigration enforcement purposes:

    • No funds may be made available under any applicable program to an educational agency or institution that has a policy or practice of releasing or providing access to:
    • Any education records, or
    • Any other information about a student, including personally identifiable information or directory information, for immigration enforcement purposes.

  • Consent requirement:

    • Any release of education records or student information must be preceded by written consent from the student’s parents.
    • The consent must specify:
    • The records or information to be released,
    • The reasons for the release, and
    • To whom the records or information will be released.
    • A copy of the records or information released must be provided to both:
    • The student’s parents, and
    • The student (if desired by the parents).

Who/what would be affected

  • Educational agencies and institutions that receive funds under applicable federal programs would be constrained. The bill conditions funding on compliance with the prohibition against releasing student information for immigration enforcement purposes without parental consent.
  • Education records and student information (including personally identifiable information and directory information) would be protected from disclosure to immigration authorities under the defined funding conditions.
  • Parents and students gain stronger procedural protections around consent and transparency for any disclosures.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Action history:
    • Introduced in the House on 2026-04-20.
    • Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce on 2026-04-20.
  • Sponsors:
    • Primary sponsor information provided includes a co-sponsor: Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick.

Potential impact and considerations

  • The bill would leverage federal funding as a leverage point to discourage or halt the sharing of student data with immigration enforcement agencies, barring parental consent.
  • It enhances transparency by requiring explicit written parental consent and notification of what is released, to whom, and for what purpose.
  • If enacted, the policy could limit cooperation between schools and immigration authorities in routine data-sharing practices and could affect existing data-sharing memoranda or requests.
  • Schools and districts would likely need procedures and training to ensure compliance with the consent requirements and to manage records of parental authorization.

Note: This summary reflects the bill’s text as provided and does not reflect any subsequent amendments, committee reports, or final enacted language.

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

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