""ICE tactics are causing undeniable harm to students - harm that will likely lead to years of trauma in school communities," more than 70 House Democrats wrote in a recent letter to Education Secretary Linda McMahon."
""The stress that's being put on these young children and their families is serious, and the increased absences are a leading indicator of broader developmental harm," said Thomas S. Dee, author of the Stanford study."
ICE operations have led to increased absenteeism in schools, particularly affecting Hispanic students. In Charlotte-Mecklenburg, 15% of students stayed home during an ICE operation. Chicago saw a drop in attendance coinciding with Homeland Security actions, affecting around 3,200 students daily. Minneapolis educators reported disruptions due to federal agents, while California's Central Valley experienced over 20% absenteeism amid raids. The stress on families and children is serious, with potential long-term developmental harm indicated by increased absences.
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