In Huddinge, Sweden, twelve high school students have been informed of their expulsion due to new guidelines established for managing cases of students lacking permanent residency permits. These changes highlight a growing concern within local educational institutions about the mental health impact of such decisions on young individuals. According to Tomas Selin, a local municipal representative, students are reportedly anxious and fearful about their uncertain futures due to immigration regulations.

The expulsion process begins with notifying the school leadership, health services, and the student’s mentor. Importantly, the school organizes discussions with the affected students, offering crisis support to help them cope with the situation. The school’s approach also mentions the potential severe stress reactions that could arise not only in the affected students but also among their classmates and the staff, emphasizing the broader communal impact of individual expulsion cases.

As part of their support strategy, schools are required to plan farewell activities in collaboration with the students to help facilitate a respectful and compassionate exit. This includes opportunities for the student to spend time with their classmates in a way that honors their shared experiences, such as arranging social gatherings or other farewell events, aimed at mitigating the emotional distress surrounding the students' departures.