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Bemidji parent urges board to pursue restorative discipline after child charged
Summary
Michelle Marion told the Bemidji Public School District board that her then‑11‑year‑old daughter, who was first a victim and later charged after a school fight, has faced multiple court appearances and ongoing consequences; Marion asked the board to consider restorative policies instead of criminal charges for children.
Michelle Marion told the Bemidji Public School District school board during the public‑comment period on June 16 that her family has spent “a lot of hours” in court after an incident involving her then‑11‑year‑old daughter and that the process has had long‑running effects on the child’s schooling and well‑being. "These are children that do not have their frontal lobes…
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