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freshwest

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9. They should be sued enough to change their practices for good. Many suits aren't about money, but

Reply to Jefferson23 (Reply #8)

Tue Apr 14, 2015, 07:19 PM

Apr 2015

changing the system itself for fear of punitive damages. Even if the conditions of settlement aren't fully disclosed to the public, the ignorant practices will end for all the disabled students.

I hope this case becomes 'high profile' enough that the state legislators take a good, hard look at what is going on. I'm sure it's illegal, no matter how dumb the policymakers are in the capitol or how ignorant those paid to implement policy at the school.

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11-year-old has criminal and felony charges against him for kicking trash can in school [View all] eridani Apr 2015 OP

"Kayleb, who is African-American." NYC_SKP Apr 2015 #1

Felony assault on a police officer? Show me the bruises and hospital report. Otherwise, no sale. freshwest Apr 2015 #2

Excellent post. Every parent should... YvonneCa Apr 2015 #3

As a parent, I cannot begin to tell you my gratitude for you and these teachers. n/t freshwest Apr 2015 #4

Thank you! I am a parent... YvonneCa Apr 2015 #5

Oh, I edited while you posted. And thanks again. This quote applies to us: freshwest Apr 2015 #6

I love what you wrote above about... YvonneCa Apr 2015 #7

EMPATHY LWolf Apr 2015 #13

+1000 n/t eridani Apr 2015 #11

+1 LWolf Apr 2015 #12

Disgusting and insane to treat a child like this. SUE these bastards, please. n/t Jefferson23 Apr 2015 #8

They should be sued enough to change their practices for good. Many suits aren't about money, but freshwest Apr 2015 #9

Absolutely..it is what ultimately makes them change their stance..I would love to see Jefferson23 Apr 2015 #10

The moment I got wind of this in my Inbox via (I think) change.org... Systematic Chaos Apr 2015 #14

Very sad Clayguy61 May 2015 #15

This poor boy, I feel so angry about the way he was treated Aliza Jun 2015 #16