Immigration Resources
Immigration FAQ
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Yes, the United States Supreme Court has previously ruled in Plyler v. Doe that public schools cannot deny students access to attend school based on immigration status. Additionally, Florence Unified is committed to providing safe learning environments for all students. FUSD has never and will never ask for the immigration status of a student or their parents or their relatives unless required to by law. We do not share personal information about our students, and any immigration or law enforcement agent would have to provide appropriate legal documentation before being allowed to speak to a student for any reason.
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Yes. All FUSD students, regardless of immigration status, will receive access to transportation for those who qualify, and academic services without interruption.
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Yes, on February 10, 2026, the FUSD Governing Board signed a resolution declaring all Florence Unified School District sites as safe zones for students to learn. This means that without appropriate legal documentation, no individual or government agency will have access to any student information or direct contact with students unless directly approved by a parent or guardian.
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The only way any agency representative will have contact with a student is with appropriate legal documentation or direct approval from a parent or guardian. Parents and guardians are required, in most instances, to be notified and provide consent prior to making a student available for a law enforcement interview. Click here to see FUSD Board Policy JIH
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No. If ICE officers or other agents appear at the school office and seek access to a student, school staff are directed to ask the ICE officers and agents to see appropriate legal documentation. If presented, school staff will likely need to comply with the request. But, in most instances, parents or guardians would be contacted prior to the release of such information. Staff will contact and work with District legal counsel to determine an appropriate response.
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No. Proposition 314/House Resolution 2060 requires agencies or political subdivisions to use the Systemic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) program to verify a person’s citizenship and residency when the person is applying for a public benefit as defined in A.R.S. 1-501 & 502. Public benefits are defined by state and federal law as:
- i. any grant, contract, loan, professional license, or commercial license provided by an agency [of the federal government or state];
- ii. any retirement, welfare, health, disability, public or assisted housing, postsecondary education, food assistance, unemployment benefit, or any other similar benefit for which payments or assistance are provided to an individual, household, or family eligibility unit by an agency [of the federal government or state].
8 USC Section 1611 & 1621 - Public schools and those providing K-12 education to a student do not meet the definition of a “public benefit.” Therefore, schools are not required to utilize the SAVE program under the new law.
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All Florence Unified School District students are entitled to a safe and nurturing learning environment. If you feel your student is being targeted, bullied, or harassed, please contact your school’s front office and ask for the Assistant Principal or Dean. You can also fill out our Speak Up for Safety- See Something, Say Something form to report. Click here to access the see something, say something form. -
Please contact your school’s site registrar, or front office to update any information in synergy.
Community Organizations
The following organizations provide immigration-related services:
The following organizations provide immigration-related services:
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Arizona Dream Act Coalition 1402 S. Central Ave., Suite 7 |
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Arizona Center for Empowerment & LUCH 5716 N. 19th Ave |
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Worker Power 1021 S. 7th Ave, Suite 202 |
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Poder in Action 4344 W. Indian School Rd., Suite 15 |
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Mi Familia Vota-Arizona 1710 E. Indian School Rd. Suite 100 |
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Promise Arizona 410 E. Southern Ave |
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Puente Movement 1937 W. Adams St |
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ACLU Arizona 602-650-1854 |
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Arizona Legal Women & Youth Services 602-248-7055 |
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Friendly House 113 W. Sherman St |
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Mexican Consulate Cónsul General: Claudia Franco Hijuelos 602-242-7298 / 602-242-3649 |
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Senator Gallegos’s Office 3333 E. Camelback Rd, Suite 200 |
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Aliento Building Power Through Art |
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International Rescue Committee 4425 W. Olive, #400 |
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Florence Unified Family Resources and Support Coordinator: Jody Shagena Email: jshagena@fusdaz.org Resources and supports available at all FUSD campuses |
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