Sanctuary Schools & Immigration Justice
As schools welcome students and families back into their buildings, we wanted to share some resources which may be helpful for school leaders and educators across the region:
1. ACLU VT's Back to School Toolkit, which includes updated information about school personnel’s rights and responsibilities to:
Protect immigrant families’ privacy and non-citizen students’ right to learn
Comply with ongoing anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ youth
Foster diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in schools
Teach about a range of topics free from politically motivated censorship
2. Education Justice Coalition's Supporting Immigrant and Refugee Students in Vermont Schools, which contains resources related to:
Creating plans for keeping students safe while engaged in school or school-related activities
Supporting families in creating emergency preparedness plans and connecting with legal resources
Steps to consider in case of ICE or Border Patrol presence or raids at schools or in our communities
If you have any questions, or if you would like to set up a time for volunteers from the Immigration Justice group to come speak with you or your staff, don't hesitate to email them at sanctuaryschoolsvt@pm.me.
