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Poughkeepsie board seeks clarity on ICE protocols after district counsel outlines guidance
Summary
Trustees pressed district counsel for clearer operational guidance and external context after an escalation in ICE activity; counsel said administrators should seek legal guidance before responding to law enforcement requests and reported no evidence of school-based ICE arrests in New York State.
Trustees at the Poughkeepsie City School District board meeting on Feb. 4 raised concerns about immigration enforcement activity and requested renewed communication to families about district protocols.
At the request of trustees, legal counsel Kate told the board she has shared a protocol with administrators advising them to seek legal guidance before sharing documentation or complying with requests from immigration authorities. "We have advised all administrators to seek…
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