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Parents press Troy schools for guidance after federal orders; district says state law still governs
Summary
At a Troy City School District board meeting, parents urged clearer guidance after recent federal executive orders and reported ICE activity; district officials said New York State law and guidance still govern and that administrators have been briefed and told to call district attorneys if enforcement agents arrive at schools.
Parents and other community members pressed the Troy City School District on the safety of immigrant, LGBTQ and special-education students after federal executive actions this month, and district officials responded that state law and existing protections remain in force.
A parent who identified themselves at the meeting said federal executive orders had left families fearful and asked the board, "Please tell us what your plans are," noting an email to School 14 leadership that had gone unanswered. Angela Beeler, a parent whose child attends School 14, described a January 20 revocation of protected areas and recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity…
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