Montgomery County Public Schools says schools are safe for all students regardless of immigration status

A presenter at the meeting reassured families that Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) are safe and welcoming to every child, regardless of immigration status, and said the district does not ask about immigration status when students enroll or while they attend school.

The reassurance came after the presenter cited recent federal immigration enforcement activity that has raised concerns for families, especially those with children in school. The presenter said MCPS has a duty to educate and support students and pointed families to resources posted on the district website and to community partners named in the remarks.

The presenter said, "MCPS không hề hỏi về tình trạng di trú khi ghi ghi danh học cho học sinh hoặc bất kỳ lúc nào trong thời gian các em theo học," (translated: "MCPS does not ask about immigration status when registering students or at any time while they are enrolled") and added that student privacy is protected by law. The presenter identified community partners as "KA" and "Gcris," saying those organizations can help families seeking reliable information or support.

District officials were not formally identified by name in the transcript. The remarks emphasized both legal protections for student privacy and the district's operational policy of not inquiring about immigration status during enrollment or attendance, and directed families to the MCPS website for resource materials.

The presenter closed by reiterating that "all children belong" in school and encouraging families to contact MCPS or named community partners for assistance. The transcript ends with a brief stray token that appears to be a transcription artifact.