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Board statement defends February immigration‑response policy; public speakers call for safety and condemn rhetoric
Summary
Board member Kevin read a statement defending a policy the board adopted Feb. 11 to require verification of legal authority before permitting federal immigration enforcement access to students; public commenters — including teachers and social workers — urged the board to protect immigrant students and condemned prior inflammatory remarks.
Board member Kevin read a prepared statement defending a policy the Norwich Board of Education adopted on Feb. 11 intended to protect students from federal immigration enforcement actions on school premises.
The statement said the policy requires verification of legal authority and purpose by local law enforcement and legal counsel before permitting external enforcement access to students or staff. Kevin said the policy “reaffirms their commitment to providing a safe and inclusive educational environment for all students irrespective of their immigration status” and described opposition to the policy as “a fundamental…
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