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Springfield leaders: schools will remain a safe place for students amid immigration enforcement concerns
Summary
Mayor Dominic Sarno, Superintendent Dr. Sonia Danniel and Congressman Rich Neal said Springfield schools remain open to all students and that the city will distinguish between violent criminals and children who attend school. Officials said counselors and community partners are ready to support families and reported no current attendance impacts.
City officials and school leaders in Springfield told reporters Feb. 10 that schools remain a safe and welcoming place for students regardless of immigration status, while also saying the city will cooperate on enforcement against violent criminals.
Mayor Dominic Sarno said the city’s obligation is to educate students who come to Springfield schools and emphasized a distinction between students and people who commit violent felony crimes. "If someone... is creating criminal activities or violent crimes, that's a different story," Sarno said. "But as far as the young people... we are there to educate…
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