School districts are tightening emergency planning as educators respond to heightened immigration enforcement risk following rescission of federal policy protections in January 2025. A report highlights how districts are collecting emergency contacts and enabling delegation of parental authority, so trusted caregivers can step in if a parent is detained. In Columbia Heights, Minnesota, district staff provided forms to delegate parental authority and trained staff as notaries to help complete documentation for families. Educators described the emotional burden of planning scenarios in which children might be left behind. Advocates and educators say these practices have become more urgent across the school year as enforcement operations increase in scale and visibility. The development underscores a growing intersection between K–12 operations and federal immigration enforcement policy—shaping student safety protocols and administrative compliance practices at the district level.