Chicago, Jun 16 (AP) Chicago aldermen are pitching a plan to remove police officers from the city's public schools amid outcry from activists who want reforms in the wake of George Floyd's death.

The proposal to end the city's $33 million contract with the Chicago Police Department will be introduced Wednesday. Minneapolis and Seattle have taken similar action.

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Democratic Mayor Lori Lightfoot opposes the move. She says the additional security is needed and the district strikes a good balance with how it uses police in schools. A vote is expected next month. (AP)

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