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Residents urge East Ramapo schools to protect students amid immigration enforcement fears
Summary
Several public speakers asked the East Ramapo Board of Education to reaffirm protections for students and limit school cooperation with immigration enforcement; the interim superintendent said schools will direct any outside inquiries to his office and will not allow removal of students on campus.
Dozens of community members told the East Ramapo Central School District Board of Education on Tuesday that they fear immigration enforcement actions will reach into schools and asked the district to reaffirm protections for students and families.
The comments came during public comment, when multiple speakers said immigrant families in Spring Valley and elsewhere in the district are worried that immigration authorities could try to remove students from school or access student records.
Interim Superintendent DeCarlo said the district will direct any outside inquiries about students to his office and…
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