Senate-approved PS 1062 heads to House to make school ICE protections law
Metro Puerto Rico confirmed the authority on Nov 12, in reporting on ongoing raid activity across the island.
By Joaquín Santiago Nieves · 1hPuerto Rico's Senate gave final approval to Senate Bill 1062 on November 5, 2026, by a vote of 20 in favor, 4 against, 1 abstention and 3 absences.
The measure, authored by Majority Senator Nitza Morán Trinidad, creates the Educational Equity Law for immigrant students and students with undefined migratory status.
Under the bill, immigration agents acting inside schools must present a signed judicial warrant, and schools may not demand Social Security numbers or immigration status as a condition of enrollment.
The bill also guarantees free public education for 5-to-21-year-olds in Puerto Rico regardless of migratory status.
The approved text still needs House approval and the governor's signature; the House gave it first reading and referred it to its Education committee on November 11, 2026.
The legislative push follows ICE raids in four San Juan neighborhoods, and former U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona condemned the possibility of ICE entering schools.
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