1510 Immigration Enforcement Protections

Original Date: 2025 * 1/14/2025 (temporary revision expires 07/14/2025)
Policy Contact: President

Policy

Pursuant to RCW 43.10.310(2), Bellevue College (“college”) adheres to all requirements of federal and state law. This policy describes to the fullest extent practicable, and consistent with federal and state law, engagement with federal immigration authorities for the purpose of immigration enforcement. This policy applies to all college property, which includes (but is not limited to) adjacent sidewalks, parking areas, sports facilities, and entrances and exits from buildings. This policy prohibits participation or aid to immigration enforcement and applies to enforcement activity against students and their families, faculty, staff, and volunteers. College personnel will presume that activities by federal immigration authorities, including surveillance, constitute immigration enforcement.

Bellevue College does not exclude students from receiving an education or unlawfully discriminate against anyone because of their race, color, national origin, age, disability, gender identity, immigration or citizenship status, sex, creed, use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. College employees and volunteers will ensure the college remains safe and accessible to all Washington residents, regardless of immigration or citizenship status.

Relevant Laws and Resources

Revision History

Original 1/14/2025 (President’s Cabinet provided temporary approval for this policy on 1/14/2025. This temporary approval expires on 7/14/2025.)

Approved By

Board of Trustees

Last Updated January 31, 2025