The law aims to protect children and families from separation (particularly due to immigration enforcement) by allowing parents to designate trusted caregivers, expanding caregiver affidavit use, and creating joint guardianship options to ensure child stability during family crises like deportation, disability, or incarceration, while also ensuring school privacy regarding immigration status.
Parents and guardians are encouraged to Know Your Educational Rights and stress the importance of providing the school with, and regularly updating, emergency contact information, including additional contact information.