Immigration Resources
Immigration Resources for Families
The Centennial School District is a strong advocate for the dignity and respect of all individuals, and strives to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment that is responsive to all students, staff, community, and family members, regardless of race, ethnicity, place of origin, immigration status, primary language, sexual orientation, gender identity, or ability. We are committed to providing school environments that are safe and welcoming to all students and families, so that our learners can thrive and engage fully in learning.
Our District does not collect or track any information regarding a students’ or their family members’ immigration or citizenship status, and does not require immigration or citizenship information for students to enroll in school.
For information about our policies related to release of information and cooperation with law enforcement, please see the following links:
- Nondiscrimination (AC) / Discrimination Complaint Procedure (AC-AR)
- Every Student Belongs (ACB) / Bias Incident Complaint Procedure (ACB-AR)
- Directory Information (JOA)
- Personally Identifiable Information (JOB)
- Relations with Law Enforcement Agencies (KN)
- Relations with Law Enforcement Agencies (KN-AR)
Resources
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- ACLU of Oregon Immigrants’ Rights: Please call the ACLU of Oregon at (971) 412-2258 or email at info@aclu-or.org.
- ACLU: Know Your Rights – Immigrants’ Rights (Also available in Spanish)
- Know Your Rights Webinar - Video Recording
- To report immigration activity in the community, contact Portland Immigrant Rights Coalition (PIRC) at 1-888-622-1510.
- Suspected violations of Oregon’s sanctuary laws can be reported to the Oregon Department of Justice’s Sanctuary Promise Hotline at 1-844-924-STAY (1-888-924-7829), or online at this link.
- Office of Immigrant and Refugee Advancement (OIRA) - These resources do not provide legal advice, but do offer general information and direct families to qualified providers:
- Catholic Legal Immigration Network – Promotes the dignity and protects the rights of immigrants. Provides updated information about the U.S. immigration program.
- DACA - Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
- Immigrant Legal Services' Little Red Card – All people in the United States, regardless of immigration status, have certain rights and protections under the U.S. Constitution. The ILRC’s Red Cards help people assert their rights and defend themselves in many situations.
- Oregon Law Help - This website is a joint project between the Oregon State Bar, Oregon's state court system, legal aid organizations, and other nonprofit legal providers in Oregon.
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- Latino Network – Provides community resources, including a referral list for immigration attorneys and the Protect Your Family/Proteja Su Familia guide. Click here for more information.
- Additional Know Your Rights recordings are available on the Latino Network website in English and Spanish.
- Latino Network – Provides community resources, including a referral list for immigration attorneys and the Protect Your Family/Proteja Su Familia guide. Click here for more information.
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- Lutheran Community Services Northwest: Refugee and Immigrant Services – This organization helps refugees and immigrants access resources and learn new skills to transition successfully to their communities.
- Catholic Charities – Provides services for housing transition, financial wellness, immigration and legal services.
- Pacific Refugee Support Group - This group is focused on re-empowering refugees, asylum seekers, and newcomers to the community through a trauma-informed care, culturally responsive, and human-centered approach.
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Notifications of Immigration Activity On/Near Campus
In compliance with Oregon House Bill 4079, the Centennial School District will provide notifications when a federal immigration authority is confirmed to have entered school property for immigration enforecement. We will additionally share notifications when verified immigration activity is close enough to a campus to interrupt school operations. These notifications will be provided to staff, parents/caregivers, and students in grades 9-12 at the impacted locations, as well as itinerant staff at the District level.
As per House Bill 4079, community-based service providers may also elect to receive notice when a federal immigration authority is confirmed to be on school property. If you are a community-based service provider or a resident of the Centennial community who would like to enroll to receive our immigration activity notifications, please contact christine_andregg@csd28j.org for assistance.
Board of Directors Proclamation
On Wednesday, January 22, 2025, the CSD Board of Directors adopted the Proclamation Reaffirming Support of Each District Student & Family. To read this proclamation, please see the link(s) below.
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