KXAN (AUSTIN) – The Austin Independent School District on Thursday issued guidance to staff on how to respond if federal immigration enforcement comes to its campuses. The guidance comes just days after the Trump administration threw out a long-standing federal policy protecting sensitive areas, like churches and schools, from ICE raids.   “We recognize the emotional toll that recent news cycles may be taking on our students, families and staff. For many in our community, these are not just policy discussions, but deeply personal issues that can create uncertainty and fear,” Austin ISD Superintendent Matias Segura said in a statement. House passes immigrant detention bill that would be Trump’s first law to sign The Mexican American Legislative Caucus also sent a letter on Thursday urging Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath to provide immediate guidance to districts on what to do if ICE comes to a school campus. “ICE raids have no place in our Texas schools,” said MALC Chairman Texas Rep. Ramon Romero, Jr. (D-Fort Worth). KXAN reached out to Abbott and the Texas Education Agency for comment but has not yet heard back. President Trump focuses on illegal immigration Federal law, generally, prohibits schools from collecting information about a student’s immigration status. In a statement to parents, Austin ISD officials said the district does not collect immigration documentation. In the publicly posted policy, Austin ISD instructs district staff to contact a school resource officer and to request law enforcement identification or a badge along with documentation explaining why they are on campus. Staff are then instructed to call the district’s legal team to review the identification and other documentation.   The guidance states if the district's legal team "deems the paperwork valid, the school shall permit the law enforcement officer to perform the action authorized in the paperwork." An Austin ISD official later added that the district would not interfere with any law enforcement action, including if an agency comes with a valid warrant. The Department of Homeland Security said on Tuesday the Trump administration would not " tie the hands of our brave law enforcement and instead trusts them to use common sense." DHS also said rescinding the policy meant “Criminals will no longer be able to hide in America’s schools and churches to avoid arrest.”