Buffalo Public Schools superintendent says students’ immigration status will be protected

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Buffalo Public Schools superintendent Dr. Tonja Williams-Knight said in a letter to families Tuesday that schools will continue to create safe spaces and protect the identities, including immigration status, of their students “in light of recent events”.

Knight said schools will be following New York State laws, the U.S. Constitution, and the Buffalo Board of Education’s Resolution adopted last month.

Immigration status, race, ethnicity, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, and religion of students are protected under “required laws,” Knight said, and staff are aware of how to protect immigrant students.

For families, Knight requests that emergency contact information for your child be updated. She says families should reach out to their child’s school with any questions or concerns.

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