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SF school board adopts resolution to end armed law‑enforcement presence on campuses and redirect funds to student supports

San Francisco Board of Education · June 23, 2020
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Summary

The board passed a comprehensive resolution declaring schools sanctuary spaces, directing staff not to cooperate in criminalizing students on campus, urging non‑renewal of the SFPD MOU, and asking the city and county to redirect police dollars toward counselors, restorative justice and community violence prevention programs.

The San Francisco Board of Education on June 23 adopted a sweeping resolution directing the district to move away from reliance on armed law enforcement in schools and to expand non‑police supports for students.

The measure, authored by Commissioner Allison Collins with co‑authors and broad community input, declares school campuses "sanctuary spaces" from law enforcement involvement for non‑criminal activity and directs the superintendent to prepare policies and protocols that limit law enforcement engagement with students. The resolution also calls on the city to redirect funding away from police toward community‑based services and to increase resources for…

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