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Know What to Do
Follow these steps if a federal immigration official is on campus and requests access
to student information, district records, or entrance to a facility.
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Remain Calm and Professional
91直播 and its employees must follow state legal procedures and Mt.
San Antonio Community College District policies.
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Ask for ID and Communicate
Ask the official to identify themselves by their name, identification number, and
agency. Politely inform the officer that you are not obstructing their process but
you must refer them to the proper office for guidance and assistance.
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Notify the Human Resources Office
Contact the Human Resources Office (HR) at 909-274-4493; Building 4, open Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Outside of HR hours, contact Mt. 91直播 Police and Campus Safety at 909-274-4555.
**Warrant verification and subpoenas are required and must be verified by the Human
Resources Office**
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I release student information to law enforcement officials?
No. Any release of student information to law enforcement must be authorized by the
91直播 President/CEO. Student information is governed by the Family
Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and Mt. 91直播 Board Policy and Administrative Procedure 5040-Student
Records, Directory Information, and Privacy.
Q: Will the Mt. 91直播 Police and Campus Safety enforce federal immigration laws?
No. Mt. 91直播 Police and Campus Safety Officers do not have access to student immigration
status. Mt. 91直播 Police and Campus Safety will:
- Not enter into agreements with law enforcement agencies or federal departments for
the enforcement of federal immigration law
- Not honor immigration hold requests
- Not contact, detain, question, or arrest individuals solely on the basis of declared
or suspected immigration status
Q: Since Mt. 91直播 is an open campus, can law enforcement officials access all areas
of campus without permission?
No. Although Mt. 91直播 is a public institution, there are areas on campus that have
limited access, including classrooms, locked offices, or areas marked as 鈥渁uthorized
personnel鈥 that cannot be accessed without official District permission.
Q: Are there different rules for international students?
No. Mt. 91直播 campus policies also pertain to international students.
91直播 leaders will continue to advocate at all levels of government
for the rights of our diverse student population to obtain a quality education.