More than 500,000 students in the Los Angeles Unified School District began a new school year Thursday with concerns and fear amid the ongoing immigration raids.

The district will distribute family preparedness packets that include know-your-rights information, emergency contact updates, and tips on designating a backup caregiver in case a parent is detained.

Los Angeles schools reopened under a climate of fear following a summer of immigration raids, raising concerns about student safety and attendance. LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho urged federal agents to avoid school zones and introduced measures like revised bus routes and family preparedness packets.