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Parents and teachers ask Escambia board for formal guidance on ICE entry into schools
Summary
Multiple speakers asked the school board to adopt clear, written guidance for school staff on interactions with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents; the board's attorney said no ICE interactions at schools are known but suggested staff can review federal guidance on sensitive sites.
Parents, teachers and community advocates urged the Escambia County School Board on Aug. 19 to issue clear, written guidance telling school employees how to respond if U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents seek to enter campuses. Speakers said confusion about legal rights and procedures has already created fear among immigrant families and caused student absenteeism. They asked the district to adopt straightforward measures used in other Florida counties: written response policies, designated staff to review warrants, training for…
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