Sarasota County School Board votes to cooperate with all law enforcement — including ICE — in ceremonial vote

Sarasota School Board passes ICE pledge after protests, student ...

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Sarasota County Schools pass contentious resolution reaffirming its cooperation with ICE Proposed by board chair Bridget Ziegler, the resolution affirms the schools’ cooperation with all state, local and federal law enforcement, including ICE. Researchers use artificial intelligence to find an increase in floating algae across the ocean  Chris Young reports one researcher calls the uptick in floating seaweed a double-edged sword. Nationwide and …

Sarasota School Board passes ICE pledge after protests, student outcry

The resolution doesn't change existing district policy but drew intense backlash from students and community members who say it fuels fear in schools.

Sarasota County School Board votes to cooperate with all law enforcement — including ICE — in ceremonial vote

The temperature outside was cold, but students, parents and community members were fired up.