The Issue

Under current Seattle Public Schools guidelines, there is no official numerical distance or time range written into the safety protocol for nearby ICE activity.

This lack of specific boundaries or timeframe, leaves the policy up to the interpretation of the district's safety team when they decide if a threat is close or recent enough to activate protocols, resulting in inconsistent protection across schools.

The Solution 

We are petitioning for a strict, mandatory 0.5-mile radius and a 2-hour safety window that automatically triggers only upon a verified report of ICE activity.

Setting these exact numbers prevents panic from unverified rumors while ensuring that school boundaries remain clear, predictable, and safe for all students.

We will present these signatures alongside our petition at upcoming board meetings to demonstrate strong community support and concern for this issue. Your support is deeply appreciated in these challenging times for our community. Thank you!