Philly’s ‘sanctuary schools’ policy for immigrants hasn’t changed, superintendent says

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Philly’s ‘sanctuary schools’ policy for immigrants hasn’t changed, superintendent says
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Superintendent Tony B. Watlington Sr. said the district 'will comply with required laws, and school leaders have been provided guidance about how to protect our immigrant students’ rights.”

Superintendent Tony B. Watlington Sr. said the district"will comply with required laws, and school leaders have been provided guidance about how to protect our immigrant students’ rights.”

“This commitment includes all students, no matter their race, ethnicity, immigration status, national origin, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, familial status, religion, or person’s abilities,” Watlington wrote. “The district will comply with required laws, and school leaders have been provided guidance about how to protect our immigrant students’ rights.”

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