California school board calls immigration enforcement fears ‘fearmongering’

January 30, 2026, 4:41 AM EST
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CITY, State (Fox News) — California school board members debunk fearmongering over immigration enforcement, stating that ICE is not conducting actions in schools.

## School Board Insights
– Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent notes student absences due to immigration concerns.
– Truancy impacts school funding in California.
– Department of Homeland Security clarifies they do not target children in schools.

## Counteractions by Schools
– Oceanside Unified School District increases security to keep ICE out.
– California Attorney General highlights undocumented children attending public schools.
– School board members criticize fearmongering tactics by certain districts and teachers’ associations.

## Conclusion
– LAUSD emphasizes providing accurate information amid immigration enforcement anxiety.
– California Teachers Association did not respond to comments on fearmongering claims.

Joshua Q. Nelson, a reporter for Fox News Digital, covers education policy and parental activism. Follow him on Twitter and LinkedIn for updates.

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