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Student board representative wins unanimous vote for resolution affirming protections for students regardless of immigration status
Summary
A student‑led resolution asking the board to reaffirm that all students have safe access to education regardless of immigration status passed unanimously; the board asked staff to draft a formal policy for future consideration and to translate and distribute the statement to students and families.
City Schools of Decatur student representatives urged the board on April 14 to adopt a formal public statement and requested policy language protecting students and families from immigration‑enforcement actions on school grounds. The board unanimously adopted a resolution reaffirming the district’s commitment to safe access to education for all students regardless of immigration status and directed staff to develop written policy language for later…
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