02 May Mayor de Blasio, Speaker Mark-Viverito, Chancellor Fariña and Immigrant Affairs Commissioner Agarwal Announce Additional Immigration Guidance, Resources for Schools and Families
On Cities’ Day of Immigration Action, NYC schools receiving additional direction on immigration requests from federal agencies
NEW YORK – As part of the U.S. Conference of Mayors’ Cities’ Day of Immigration Action, Mayor de Blasio, Speaker Mark-Viverito, Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña and Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs Commissioner Nisha Agarwal today announced the expansion of immigration guidance and supports for schools and families, providing a detailed protocol for responding to law enforcement requests from federal agencies, including immigration authorities, and offering additional trainings for students and families across the City. Every child in New York City, regardless of immigration status, has the right to a high-quality public education, and the City is committed to protecting that right and all students.
To help ensure that all children continue to learn in safe, nurturing environments, the City is sharing a protocol with schools explaining how to appropriately and safely respond to requests from federal law enforcement officers. The updated protocol directs schools to collect detailed information from federal agents, including the nature of their request and any paperwork or warrants, and instruct the officers to wait outside of the school building while staff members consult with DOE attorneys. The officers will not be provided information or be allowed to enter schools unless absolutely required by law.
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