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The ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ Governing Board understands the broad range of effects the recent decision to rescind the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) has had on many students who are a part of the ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ family.Ìý The United States of America is a generous and compassionate nation and peoples and the ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ Governing Board Trustees, as well as the Administration, Faculty and staff, are firmly committed to long-term support for all of our students and employees in the pursuit of their individual liberties and educational goals.
Although the DACA recession has made the future uncertain for hundreds of ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ students and created an obstacle of uncertainty to their educational success, the action changes nothing in the ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ commitment to serving all students regardless of their race, ethnicity, national origin, religious beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, identity, medical condition, disability, or immigration status, consistent with the laws and policies of this country and the State of California.
This page contains information and resources to support ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ DACA students.Ìý Resources and information will be updated as ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ is notified about community and regional events, workshops, services and legislative updates in an effort to assist all students affected by the DACA rescission.Ìý Please check back here for updates.
A list of educational and informational resources are listed below:
ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ Commitment to Students
- ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ Board of Trustees DACA Resolution and Commitment to Students: and
- Statement to ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ from Chancellor Houston: )
- ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ Board Policies on Diversity, Discrimination and Harassment: ;
Information on DACA Rescission
- Official Memorandum from Department of Homeland Security Regarding DACA Rescission
- Department of Homeland Security DACA FAQ:Ìý
Legal Resources for Students
- California Community College Chancellor’s Office – Resources for Undocumented Students:
- Immigrant Legal Resource Center DACA Information:Ìý
- National Immigration Law Center DACA:Ìý
- What You Need to Know About the End of DACA:Ìý
- California Immigrant Policy Center Resource Guide:Ìý
- United We Dream:Ìý
- Central Valley Immigration Legal Referral List
- Ready California – Immigration and Legal Services:Ìý
- California Department of Social Services – Immigration Legal Services:Ìý
- State of California – DACA Updates –Ìý
Other Resources
- I Can Afford College –Ìý
- Educational Resource Binder: College Access for Undocumented Students in California –Ìý
- Applying for In-State Tuition Guide –
- California In-State Tuition Tool –Ìý
2019 Undocumented Student Week of Action – October 15 – 19
Webinars provided by the Community College League of California
Frequently Asked Questions about DACA as an ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ Student
Question: Will all students continue to have access to higher education?
ÌýAnswer:ÌýYes for now but future eligibility depends on Congressional action.ÌýIn the event the rescinded DACA program is not replaced by congressional action, nor halted or overturned by legal challenges or State legislative actions, access for undocumented students may ultimately be denied.ÌýUntil then, Federal regulations and State law allow all students, including children of undocumented immigrants, to pursue higher education in the United States.
ÌýQuestion: Will documentation status be provided to law enforcement agencies?
ÌýAnswer:ÌýNo.ÌýThe ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ is required by State and Federal law and District policy to protect the privacy of its students.
ÌýQuestion: Will the District participate in creating a registry of undocumented students?
ÌýAnswer:ÌýNo. Federal and State law prohibit disclosing students’ education records to anyone except with a valid legal subpoena, warrant, or court order.
ÌýQuestion: Will District Police enforce federal immigration laws?
ÌýAnswer:ÌýNo.ÌýThe District Police are responsible for enforcing certain state and local laws and District policies; they have no jurisdiction over federal immigration laws.