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Student tells House Education panel Senate Bill 227 would help immigrant students feel safer in school
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Irina, a Colchester High School student representing Outright Vermont, told the House Education Committee that Senate Bill 227 would create clear school policies and connections to support organizations that help immigrant students feel secure enough to learn; the committee discussed timing a vote at 3:30 p.m.
Irina, a student at Colchester High School representing Outright Vermont, told the House Education Committee on April 22 that passage of Senate Bill 227 would give immigrant students clearer protections and support from schools.
"They participate. They lead, and they are constantly fighting for change," Irina said, describing peers from immigrant backgrounds. She added, "But it shouldn't have to be hard just to feel safe enough to learn," saying the bill would create clear school policies and help link students to trusted organizations that can provide immigration-related support.
The committee chair asked whether students would notice a difference if the bill became law; Irina replied she believed it would "100 percent," saying that having concrete steps in place is more than what many schools currently offer. When asked where she attends school, Irina said she is a student at Colchester High School.
Committee members offered brief thanks for the testimony. The chair said the committee expects Representative Rick to rejoin at 3:30 p.m. and indicated they hope to be ready for a vote at that time, then adjourned the session until after 4 p.m.
The testimony centered on student safety and access to supports in schools; the committee did not take a vote on the bill during this session.
