UPDATE: Richneck School Officials Downplayed Several Warnings About 6-Year-Old Who Shot Teacher
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.
OCR found that one of these students died after being subjected to a prolonged restraint that was preceded by at least four other restraints by the nonpublic school of which the district was aware.
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.
My top stories from this year include site assessment photos, a Clery crime quiz, and an unexpected delivery.
The in-depth report breaks down the increase in hostile behaviors among students and how schools and the Education Department are addressing it.
The judge ruled Governor Greg Abbott’s ban on school mask mandates violated the Americans with Disabilities Act.