Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Durham School Board unanimously affirms student safety, privacy regardless of immigration status
Summary
The Durham Public Schools board unanimously approved a resolution reaffirming that schools remain welcoming safe spaces for all students and restricting district staff from inquiring into immigration status; the board added legal safeguards limiting access by immigration authorities and directed training and family resources.
The Durham Public Schools Board of Education on Nov. 20 unanimously approved a resolution affirming the district’s commitment to student safety and privacy regardless of immigration status.
Board member Emily Chavez introduced the late‑filed resolution and the board read the text aloud before debating several amendments. The resolution directs that any request by immigration authorities to access school property be forwarded to the superintendent and the board’s legal counsel for review and limits access to school property by immigration officials absent a duly issued and signed judicial order. It also instructs district staff not to inquire about a student’s or…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
