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Proviso District moves to formalize protections after community concerns about ICE activity
Summary
Board reviewed new administrative rules and two proposed policy changes that restrict federal immigration agents’ access to students; item moved on to consent agenda and passed as part of broader consent items.
Cook County Commissioner Frank Gabular addressed the Proviso Township High School District 209 board and community on Feb. 11, urging protections for immigrant families and describing a local "know your rights" outreach effort his office has led.
The board considered two policy changes—an amendment to Policy 7.150 (agent interviews/contact with students) and a new Policy 8.35 (immigration enforcement activities by federal agents)—that spell out when and how federal agents may contact or interview students on district property. The proposals were included in the consent agenda and were approved as part of that package at the meeting.
Why it matters: District leaders said the policies are intended to reduce fear and absenteeism among students after reports of increased…
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