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School leaders urge narrow, legally consistent rules on law-enforcement access to Vermont campuses
Summary
Jay Nichols, senior director of My Principals Associates, told the House Education committee that schools should only allow law enforcement or ICE on campus in three narrow circumstances, urged consultation with AOE and legal counsel, and warned staff not to physically confront officers.
Jay Nichols, senior director of My Principals Associates, told the House Education committee that S.227’s goals to protect vulnerable students and staff are sound but advised that any implementation should be consistent with existing law and practice.
Nichols said schools should allow law-enforcement or ICE officials on campus only if one of three conditions is met: 1) they are invited by the school for a legitimate education reason or emergency, 2) they present a judicial warrant, or 3) they insist on entry despite objections — in that last scenario, Nichols said school staff should not physically…
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