Alan Schoolcraft: “For the first time, we have expanded the ability of schools…”

“It gives teachers more rights when it comes to dealing with violent and disruptive students, meaning it's very, very difficult for administrators to put a child back into the classroom over the objection of the teacher. Additionally, For the first time, we have expanded the ability of schools to expel students for certain offenses that they commit off campus. Prior to this, you could have a student charged with assault, aggravated assault, gun offenses, and the schools could not prevent that student from coming in and making additional threats.” (19:51–20:01)

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