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Trump tells immigration officials to make arrests in schools. Here’s what Utah students and families need to know.

Utah school districts are gathering information on how the Trump administration’s immigration policy will affect undocumented students. The state has yet to issue guidance.

(Chris Samuels | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Salt Lake City School District sent a message to parents on Jan. 21, 2025, restating policies on how the city's schools handle requests from immigration officials about the status of its students. This comes after new orders from the Trump administration that immigration officials can make arrests in schools and other "sensitive areas" previously considered off-limits.