MSD of Warren Township  is committed to providing a safe and welcoming learning environment where all students have the opportunity to succeed, secure in the knowledge that the District will support their well-being regardless of immigration status, national origin, race, or religion.  The District is aware of proposed legislation involving immigration.  We will monitor and provide updated guidance regarding any changes as needed.

Under current federal law, all children, regardless of their citizenship or residency status, are entitled to a K-12 education.

• Plyler v. Doe (1982) - The United States Supreme Court stated that school systems must enroll and educate children residing in their district even if their parents do not possess legal residency documents under the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment.

• Will schools share student immigration information with law enforcement officers?

  • MSD Warren Township does not collect or share information concerning the immigration status of enrolled students. According to the law, students between the ages of 3 and 21 are guaranteed a free appropriate public education regardless of their immigration status, as established by the Supreme Court case "Plyler v. Doe" in 1982

• How does MSD Warren Township handle immigration enforcement visits to schools?

  • Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) can only enter schools with a valid judicial warrant specifying individuals. MSD Warren has clear procedures in place to ensure student safety and respond appropriately if immigration officials visit a school.

• What steps can I take to be prepared in the case that immigration officers visit my school?

  • Create a family preparedness plan. This type of plan is a collection of documents and important information about a family member’s medical history, childcare preferences, social security numbers, financial matters, and more. A preparedness plan also outlines immediate and longer-term actions to be taken if a member of the family is detained or otherwise at risk. This also incorporates having updated information on Synergy. It is important to make sure your contact information is correct in Synergy.  Login to your ParentVue account to update your child's emergency contact information.

• What should I do if I want to understand my immigration rights?

  • District personnel cannot give legal advice concerning specific immigration matters. A list of available legal resources and advocacy groups can be found below:

  1. Immigration Advocates Network 

  2. Immigration Law Help

• The Immigrant Legal Resource Center's “Red Cards” help people assert their rights and defend themselves in many situations, such as when approached by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Available in 16 languages and can be printed for free or ordered for a fee.

What You Need to Know About the Rights of Immigrants and the Threats of Deportation (English & Spanish)

• The Immigrant Legal Resource Center’s Plan

• American Federation of Teachers’ Plan

• Indiana Guardianships and Immigration FAQs

• National Immigration Law Center (www.nilc.org)