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Benicia Unified superintendent reaffirms district policies to protect students; public speakers urge clearer immigrant‑safe language
Summary
Superintendent Christopher Wright outlined district policies prohibiting staff from requesting immigration paperwork and described protocols if federal agents seek campus access. Public commenters — including local immigrant parents and advocates — thanked the superintendent and urged clearer, simpler messaging and assurances to families.
Superintendent Christopher Wright used his board report Thursday to reaffirm Benicia Unified School District’s stated commitment to inclusion and to outline how the district will respond to immigration‑related inquiries.
Wright cited the district’s adopted vision, mission and equity statement and said the district has policy and regulation in place that prohibit staff from requesting or collecting a student’s immigration status. “BUSD is an inclusive environment that welcomes and serves all,” Wright said. He said district staff are instructed to refer…
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