JL2 Student Protection

Albuquerque Public Schools shall protect the safety and welfare of all students.  Outside law enforcement that are not specifically assigned to the school, shall request permission to access a school campus from the principal and Albuquerque Public Schools Police Department prior to entering a campus unless there is an emergency.  Immigration officials shall not be permitted on school campus at any time.  Agencies shall be escorted while on a school campus, including law enforcement and social services.  The superintendent shall implement administrative procedural directive(s) to protect all students while they are on campus.

Administrative Position:

• Assistant Superintendent for School and Community Support/Chief of Albuquerque Public Schools Police

Department Director:

• Deputy Chief of Albuquerque Public Schools Police

References

Legal Cross Ref.:

• Plyler, v. Doe, 457 U.S. 202, 102 S. Ct. 2382 (1982)
• State of New Mexico Constitution, Article XII, Section I
• §22-1-4 NMSA 1978

Board Policy Cross Ref.:

• JB Equal Educational Outcomes
• JL Student and Staff Wellness and Welfare

Procedural Directive Cross Ref.:

• Safe Schools and Relations with Law Enforcement Agencies

NSBA/NEPN Classification: JL

Approved: June 14, 2006
Reviewed: September 13, 2010
Reviewed: November 8, 2010
Revised: November 17, 2010