No ICE in Schools Act
Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick Introduces No ICE in Schools Act to Block Federal Funds for Schools Sharing Student Data
The No ICE in Schools Act is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently sent to the House Committee on Education and Workforce for review. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
This bill faces a tough path because immigration is a very divided issue in Congress, and similar bills often struggle to get a vote in the current political climate.
Key Points
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
Green card holders whose immigration status could theoretically come under review would benefit from knowing their children's school records cannot be shared for enforcement purposes. While green card holders face less risk than undocumented families, the added privacy protection still offers peace of mind.
Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
No ICE in Schools Act
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