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Board discusses reclassifying severe derogatory language as verbal assault in student handbook
Summary
District leaders proposed reclassifying certain severe derogatory language (including racial slurs) from 'disrespectful speech' to 'verbal assault' in the student handbook to allow stronger disciplinary measures; board members expressed support and requested careful drafting and legal review.
Staff told the board they are exploring handbook revisions to distinguish ordinary disrespect from language that rises to the level of verbal assault (for example, racial slurs) and to enable stronger disciplinary responses, including possible suspension or discipline hearings.
The staff presenter said…
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