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Chelsea school committee advances first reading of sanctuary‑district resolution, will convene committee review
Summary
On first reading the committee heard a resolution affirming Chelsea Public Schools as a sanctuary district and agreed to send the measure to a committee of the whole with legal counsel and outside perspectives before a second reading and vote.
The Chelsea School Committee on its final meeting of the calendar year advanced a first reading of a resolution that would formally declare Chelsea Public Schools a sanctuary district and pledged not to voluntarily cooperate with immigration enforcement, including sharing student or family immigration status with federal agents.
The resolution, read aloud by its sponsor, says in part, “Whereas the 2024 presidential contest led to the election of a candidate whose campaign promised to deport millions of immigrants... Whereas Chelsea Public Schools is a gateway school system that welcomes and educates all students,” and continues with commitments to protect students’ privacy…
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