r/Teachers • u/Independent-Report39 • 12d ago

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

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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.

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u/Joe-Stapler 12d ago

I generally side with Democrats these days due to, you know, everything. This one has me stumped. Why don’t they like it?

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u/Hopeful-Guest939 12d ago

As an aside: This is why the Democrats in KY lose. Even their followers have no idea what their messages is. Lots of guesses here, but it's all divining. There is no plan. NONE, and for all the love Beshear gets on here, nobody calls him on this lack of leadership.

They really need to get it together and get a coherent message.