Rockford schools reassure migrant students about privacy and safety

Rockford schools reassure migrant students about privacy and safety

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Prior to the start of the 2025-26 school year, Rockford Public Schools issued a notice to reassure Mexican, African, and Middle Eastern migrants that it does not disclose the immigration status of its students. Rockford schools began welcoming students to the new school year on Thursday, August 14th. On Wednesday, the district posted the following message on its Facebook page in English, Spanish, Arabic, and Swahili: Welc…