On November 10, 2026, members of the Sacramento City Unified School District Board of Education will hold a media availability to reaffirm the district's status as a Safe Haven School District. The event comes in response to increased immigration enforcement activity that has caused fear within the Sacramento community. The board aims to send a message that students are safe and protected in their schools.


Press Release: Sacramento City Unified School District

Published November 9, 2026. Reproduced in full from the Sacramento City Unified School District.

Media Availability and News Conference to Reaffirm SCUSD’s Safe Haven Policy and Support for Immigrant Families

Sacramento, CA: Since 2017, SCUSD has proudly called itself a Safe Haven School District, a title that reflects our unwavering commitment to the education and well-being of all students no matter their immigration status, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion, ability, sex and gender identity, socio-economic status or beliefs.

On Tuesday, November 10, members of the board of education will reaffirm that commitment in the face of enhanced immigration enforcement activity that has caused fear and panic within the Sacramento community.

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WHO: Members of the Sacramento City Unified School District Board of Education

WHEN: Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 10:00 a.m.

WHERE: Serna Center, 5735 47th Avenue, Sacramento

WHAT: Media availability to reaffirm our status as a Safe Have District and send a clear message that students are safe and protected in our schools.