Resolution Protecting All Students Regardless of Immigration Status, February 9, 2026

                              RESOLUTION
              DeKalb County School District’s Commitment To Protecting All Students

WHEREAS:          DeKalb County School District (DCSD) is committed to ensuring that every child – regardless of
                  immigration status, national origin, or the status of their parents or caregivers – has full
                  access to a safe, supportive, and high-quality educational environment: and

WHEREAS:          DCSD recognizes its legal obligations under Plyler v. Doe, 457 U.S. 202 (1982) and the Family
                  Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), which guarantee a student’s right to public education and
                  protect the confidentiality of student records; and

WHEREAS:          DCSD does not ask for or collect immigration status information on students or families, protects
                  student records from unauthorized disclosure, has established procedures for responding to law
                  enforcement activity, provides guidance for DCSD employees, and communicates protection to DCSD
                  families in multiple languages; and

NOW THEREFORE: BE IT RESOLVED that the DeKalb Board of Education affirms that every DCSD student is entitled
               to a safe and welcoming school environment; and directs the Superintendent to continue taking
               appropriate steps to ensure that all students can learn free from fear and with full confidence in the
               support of their school district. Adopted this 9th day of February 2026.




                                              Ms. Allyson Gevertz                                          Mr. Awet Eyasu
                                            DeKalb County School District                             DeKalb County School District
                                                    Board Chair                                             Board Vice Chair




                                                                            Dr. Norman C. Sauce III
                                                                          DeKalb County School District
                                                                       Interim Superintendent of Schools