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Connecticut Ensures Student Safety Amid Immigration Concerns

9/18/2025

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Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont assured families of student safety amid immigration enforcement concerns, stating immigration officers need a judicial warrant to enter schools.
Local superintendents are informing families about their rights and available resources.
Advocacy leader Tabitha Sookdeo commended the state's support for undocumented students.
Since 2013, the state has invested over $93 million in school security upgrades.
Officials appointed Terron Jones as the first school security preparedness coordinator.

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Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont assured families of student safety amid immigration enforcement concerns, stating immigration officers need a judicial warrant to enter schools.
Local superintendents are informing families about their rights and available resources.
Advocacy leader Tabitha Sookdeo commended the state's support for undocumented students.
Since 2013, the state has invested over $93 million in school security upgrades.
Officials appointed Terron Jones as the first school security preparedness coordinator.