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New Rochelle board affirms district as welcoming for all students; superintendent reiterates FERPA protections
Summary
The board affirmed a resolution declaring the City School District of New Rochelle a welcoming district and the superintendent outlined district limits on sharing student immigration information, staff guidance plans and resources for families; public commenters offered both support and questions about related policies.
The City School District of New Rochelle Board of Education passed a resolution at its Feb. 10, 2025 public meeting affirming the district as a welcoming place for all students and restating protections for student information and access by outside agencies.
Dr. Corey Reynolds, superintendent, told the room that “the City School District of New Rochelle schools do not collect information on students' immigration status or the immigration status of their parents or guardians.” He added that federal and state privacy laws, including the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), “strictly prohibit us from sharing student personal information without parental consent.” Reynolds said law enforcement officers will not be granted access to non-public areas of schools, students, or student records without a signed judicial…
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