{"id":143932,"date":"2026-02-04T22:02:07","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T22:02:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/143932\/"},"modified":"2026-02-04T22:02:07","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T22:02:07","slug":"lcs-responds-to-potential-ice-demonstrations-by-students-tallahassee-reports","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/143932\/","title":{"rendered":"LCS Responds to Potential ICE Demonstrations by Students \u2013 Tallahassee Reports"},"content":{"rendered":"

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On Wednesday, Leon County high school principals sent out emails to parents and students addressing the consequences of demonstrations addressing the national controversy over ICE enforcement of federal immigration laws. <\/p>\n

The email (shown below) recognized the students\u2019 constitutional rights to free speech but noted that \u201cdistrict\u2019s primary responsibility is to maintain safe, orderly schools and to protect uninterrupted teaching and learning for all students. Actions that disrupt the instructional day, interfere with school operations, or compromise campus safety are not permitted and will be addressed in accordance with the Leon County Schools Code of Student Conduct and School Board policy.\u201d<\/p>\n

The email concluded, \u201cDisciplinary consequences will be applied when behavior infringes upon the learning environment or the rights of others.\u201d<\/p>\n

The email comes after reports on Tuesday indicated that The Florida Department of Education sent a letter to school districts saying: \u201cFlorida\u2019s public schools must remain focused on teaching, learning and student safety. Therefore, we encourage you to have conversations with your students about the importance of not allowing civic engagement to detract from time in the classroom.\u201d<\/p>\n

In addition, Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas said on the social media platform X, \u201cWe will not tolerate educators encouraging school protests and pushing their political views onto students, especially ones that disparage law enforcement.\u201d <\/p>\n

TR has been made aware of ICE demonstration being organized by students at Leon High School and planned for February 13th. <\/p>\n

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Dear High School Parents and Students,\u00a0<\/p>\n

Leon County Schools recognizes students\u2019 constitutional rights to free speech as defined by School Board policy and applicable law. However, the district\u2019s primary responsibility is to maintain safe, orderly schools and to protect uninterrupted teaching and learning for all students. Actions that disrupt the instructional day, interfere with school operations, or compromise campus safety are not permitted and will be addressed in accordance with the Leon County Schools Code of Student Conduct and School Board policy. Disciplinary consequences will be applied when behavior infringes upon the learning environment or the rights of others. Leon County Schools will continue to enforce expectations that ensure schools remain focused on safety, order, and academic purpose. Interruptions to the daily school routine will not be accepted.<\/p>\n

Leon County Schools<\/p>\n

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