DPS Board Hears Divided Testimony On Proposed Immigration Safe Zone Policy

By Tyler Melito | Denver7

DENVER, Colo. – As tensions rise between ICE agents and communities across the country, Colorado’s largest school district is considering a new policy that they say will protect students.

The board is proposing a policy that would create safe zones at all district-managed and charter school properties — including school buildings, grounds, bus stops, school transportation and school-sponsored events — for students families and employees.

On Thursday, the community had the chance to weigh in.

“Protect and defend our immigrant students, parents, families, community members and employees, ensuring they are safe, valued, respected and fully supported across every space within the Denver Public Schools,” said Dr. Darlene LeDoux, a grandparent of two DPS students.

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