1010 Immigration Data Policy

Policy Details 

Policy Name: Immigration Data  

Policy Number: 1010  

Applicable Code/Law: RCW 43.17, 8 U.S.C. § 1373  

Policy 

This policy is adopted pursuant to the requirements of the Keep Washington Working Act (RCW 43.17), and limits “immigration enforcement to the fullest extent possible consistent with federal and state law . . . to ensure colleges and universities remain accessible to all Washington residents, regardless of immigration or citizenship status.” The policy provides clarity about the College’s role in ensuring educational opportunities for all individuals, while leaving immigration enforcement efforts to the federal government.  

The policy of Shoreline College District Number Seven (7) is to adhere to all requirements of federal and state law, noting the provisions of this policy shall apply to Shoreline College property, including (but not limited to adjacent sidewalks, parking areas, sports facilities, and entrances/exits from said building spaces. This policy applies to enforcement activity against students and their families, employees, and volunteers. The College’s personnel shall presume that activities by federal immigration authorities, including surveillance, constitute immigration enforcement. This policy includes exceptions required by federal provisions governing F-1 students and SEVIS compliance, noting the College adheres to all US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Student & Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) requirements, including those outlined in in 8 CFR 214.2(f) and 8 CFR 214.3. Any provisions conflicting with federal immigration regulations do not apply to F-1 visa holders.  

Shoreline College is committed to providing equal opportunity in education and employment for all students, employees, and applicants, and does not allow discrimination or harassment on the basis of race or ethnicity, color, national origin, age, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, status as an honorably discharged veteran or military status, political affiliation or belief, citizenship/status as a lawfully admitted immigrant authorized to work in the United States, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability.  

Approvals 

Reviewed by College Council: 1/28/25, 2/11/25  

Approved by Executive Team: 1/29/25, 2/18/25