UPDATE: 6-Year-Old Who Shot Richneck Teacher Won’t Be Charged
Previous incidents by the boy allegedly included threats to light a teacher on fire, throwing furniture, and barricading a classroom.
Previous incidents by the boy allegedly included threats to light a teacher on fire, throwing furniture, and barricading a classroom.
The recent settlement also says schools must take reasonable steps to accommodate parents who don’t want their children to wear a mask.
Campus Safety’s latest survey finds that K-12 schools are way ahead of institutions of higher education in conducting security site assessments and maintaining door locks.
Here are some of the leading classroom door locking practices schools can adopt to effectively mitigate an active shooter attack.
The new guidance was in part influenced by increasing mental health challenges during the pandemic, including among students with disabilities.
On multiple occasions, three students held the eight-year-old down on the ground and punched him repeatedly, says the lawsuit.
Office for Civil Rights Reaches Resolution Agreement with Nation’s Second Largest School District, Los Angeles Unified, to Meet Needs of Students with Disabilities during COVID-19 Pandemic
Safety and security are a priority for schools and legislators, but life safety shortcuts, such as door barricade devices, may lead to even more tragedy.
The announcement comes after the DOJ found Frederick County Public Schools disproportionately used these practices on students with disabilities and students of color.
Rather than opting out of safety drills for students with special needs, here are some strategies to help you develop their individualized safety plans.