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Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House2026-04-28

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Plain Language Summary

This bill establishes protections for all students in North Carolina public schools regardless of immigration status, based on the 1982 U.S. Supreme Court decision Plyler v. Doe. It prohibits schools from denying enrollment based on citizenship status, requires schools to protect student information from immigration authorities, establishes procedures for handling immigration enforcement requests on school grounds, and restricts school resource officers from cooperating with immigration enforcement.

Arguments in Favor

• •Supporters argue this bill protects children's constitutional right to education by ensuring all students can attend school safely without fear of immigration enforcement.
• •They contend it addresses a real problem where families avoid schools due to immigration enforcement concerns, and it clarifies existing legal obligations under federal law.
• •Proponents say the bill strengthens student safety and school learning environments by limiting law enforcement disruptions on campuses.

Arguments Against

• •Opponents argue the bill may limit law enforcement's ability to perform legitimate duties and could create legal liability for schools caught between state law and federal immigration enforcement.
• •They contend that restrictive policies on information-sharing could hinder cooperation needed for public safety and that the bill prioritizes immigration status issues over other school operational concerns.
• •Critics also question whether schools should be positioned to obstruct federal immigration authorities rather than remaining neutral institutions.