BRIDGEPORT, CT (WFSB) – A school district in Connecticut released its guidelines for protecting students during potential federal raids.
Bridgeport Public Schools said on Tuesday that it is reaffirming its commitment to protection the safety and privacy of all students and families, should Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials come knocking.
During the Board of Education meeting earlier this month, Interim Superintendent Dr. Royce Avery reported that the district’s immigration enforcement guidelines were in full effect and emphasized the importance of safeguarding students, regardless of their immigration status.
Under the guidelines, no ICE agents or government officials are permitted to enter school buildings, buses, or attend school events without prior written authorization from the superintendent.
“We will not tolerate any threats to the safety or dignity of our students,” Avery said. “Every student in Bridgeport, regardless of their immigration status, has the right to feel secure and supported in our schools. I became an educator to advocate for all students, and I will ensure their rights and privacy are upheld. Our schools will remain a safe space where all students can learn, grow, and succeed without fear or discrimination.”
Avery noted that unauthorized individuals will not be grated access to the school and federal immigration activities are prohibited on school property. He also said Bridgeport Public Schools does not collect or store information about immigration status to ensure privacy and safety.
President Donald Trump signed a flurry of executive orders on his first day in office. Several of them included immigration.
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