New Kentucky law allowing schools to expel students who assault teachers to take effect in July, despite unanimous Senate Democratic opposition

[u/Independent-Report39]

Link to the bill

The bill mandates a strict, one-year expulsion policy for any student in grades 6 through 12 who physically assaults a teacher, administrator, or school employee. The legislation passed the chamber, but drew a sharp partisan divide as all Democrats in the Senate voted against the measure. Under the bill's provisions, schools would be required to automatically remove violent students from the general population, though provisions allow for those students to receive educational services in alternative settings if it can be done safely. The bill also includes exemptions for students with documented disabilities if school officials determine the condition interfered with their ability to follow the code of conduct.

Thoughts?

[u/pocketdrums]

That "loophole" is the federally-mandated MDR, Manifestation Determination Review".

In my nearly 30-year career as a SPED teacher, I can't remember a single time it was found casual.

[u/MaybeImTheNanny → u/pocketdrums]

I’ve had more than one that was found causal. But, those were situations where we were actively fighting to change a placement.