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Panel approves bill giving districts flexibility on reintegrating students convicted or accused of forcible felonies
Summary
Senate Bill 249, which clarifies when districts may place students who committed forcible felonies into alternatives rather than traditional classrooms, was unanimously recommended by the Senate Education Committee after testimony from Canyon School District and juvenile-justice staff.
The Senate Education Committee on Feb. 14 unanimously recommended Senate Bill 249, which clarifies how school districts may reintegrate students who have committed or are accused of forcible felonies and who present safety concerns for classmates or staff.
Senator Colomar introduced the bill and yielded to Susan Edwards of the Canyons School District, who said the legislation applies to a small percentage of students who have committed the most…
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