WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) -- The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) responded Thursday to a directive from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. President Trump's administration announced the directive on Tuesday that would allow federal immigration agencies — Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection — to make arrests at schools, churches and hospitals. It ends a policy that had been in effect since 2011. Carbon monoxide at Yoder business The directive could affect schools across Kansas. On Thursday, they got guidance from the state's education leaders. Kansas Department of Education statement: The Kansas State Department of Education is aware of concerns raised because of the recent announcement that certain policies of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security have changed. Specifically, the federal government revoked the directive issued in 2021 that limited conducting immigration enforcement actions in or near protected areas such as schools, hospitals, and places of worship, except in specific limited circumstances. Tuesday’s action did not change the law, nor did it increase the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s authority. To that end, we remind school personnel that their ultimate responsibility is the education and protection of all students. All students have a constitutionally protected right to receive an education. Schools are advised to continue to follow the law and abide by their board-approved policies regarding investigations and/or arrests on school grounds. KSDE wishes to assure school personnel, parents, and the students of Kansas that we will not share any student data without a warrant, subpoena, or other lawfully issued court order. At this time, we believe the best thing schools can provide to their respective communities is an assurance that they will continue to comply with all state and federal laws protecting student information and student safety. We also suggest schools update emergency contact information for all families." Kansas State Department of Education KSDE recommendations: Schools should ensure emergency contact information is updated for allfamilies. Ensure all school personnel follow the district’s board-approved policiesregarding investigations and/or arrests on school grounds. Schools should issue a reminder that no student information can be sharedwithout parental consent or a warrant, subpoena, or other lawfully issued courtorder Wichita Public Schools sent KSN News this statement about the directive. Our district has clear policies regarding law enforcement activity on school grounds. We are committed to creating and enhancing safe learning environments where all of our students can thrive, as outlined in our Strategic Plan." Susan Arensman, USD 259 News and Media Relations Manager