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District 28 CEC asks for expanded "Know Your Rights" outreach and protections for students
Summary
The CEC passed a resolution urging the New York City public school system to strengthen multilingual ‘Know Your Rights’ trainings, town halls and printed guidance to protect students and families amid immigration concerns.
The Community Education Council for New York City Geographic District #28 passed a resolution asking the New York City public schools to expand multilingual "Know Your Rights" trainings, town halls and printed and online resources for students, staff and families.
Why it matters: Council members and community speakers said fear about immigration enforcement is driving some families to keep children home. The CEC resolution seeks clearer, consistent guidance and building-level safety teams so school staff and families know how to respond if immigration agents appear at or…
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