Another bill on the House Education agenda today is SB 614 "Relating to elementary behavior intervention and safety." It mandates the removal and suspension of elementary school children for certain behaviors and could result in the involvement of law enforcement. The bill has been criticized by child advocates for failing to provide behavioral supports and the potential to exacerbate existing disparities in schools suspensions. There are a couple of excellent take downs of this bill in the Commentary over at West Virginia Watch.
Given the incompetence and stupidiy of both Justice and the Legislature, should be fodder. But don't be shy and don't hold back. Poor WV is going backwards and has no leadership. Point that out.
Rely heavily on WVPB for real news....having the legislature mess with it so they can control what is covered, is very concerning. Who do we contact about this change? More coverage would be great!!
Love the idea of the Weakly!
Another bill on the House Education agenda today is SB 614 "Relating to elementary behavior intervention and safety." It mandates the removal and suspension of elementary school children for certain behaviors and could result in the involvement of law enforcement. The bill has been criticized by child advocates for failing to provide behavioral supports and the potential to exacerbate existing disparities in schools suspensions. There are a couple of excellent take downs of this bill in the Commentary over at West Virginia Watch.
Go for the weakly. I would read it and occasionally buy coffee. More local journalism is always good.
Given the incompetence and stupidiy of both Justice and the Legislature, should be fodder. But don't be shy and don't hold back. Poor WV is going backwards and has no leadership. Point that out.
Good morning,
Rely heavily on WVPB for real news....having the legislature mess with it so they can control what is covered, is very concerning. Who do we contact about this change? More coverage would be great!!