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Lewiston superintendent outlines timeline and steps after immigration‑enforcement rumors; district to 'hold students harmless' where possible
Summary
Superintendent Jake Langland told the school committee he found no evidence immigration officers operated on school grounds and described internal communications, attendance analysis, steps to protect students, and limits on district financial support; he said to his knowledge no students were picked up by enforcement in the last two weeks.
Lewiston School Superintendent Jake Langland on Feb. 2 presented a detailed timeline of the district's actions and communications in response to widespread rumors and community concern about immigration enforcement, saying the district had "no knowledge" immigration officers operated on school grounds, buses or at school events during the recent period of heightened concern.
Langland said rumors began around Jan. 9 that a surge of immigration enforcement activity might affect Lewiston; estimates being circulated varied dramatically, with some alleging as many as 1,500 officers. He said district staff prepared policies and messaging on Jan. 12 and issued three documents publicly on Jan. 15, including internal guidance and a letter with protocols to inform staff, parents and…
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