Student discipline bill continues to spark debate | News
As West Virginia lawmakers continue to consider a bill that would allow disruptive students to be removed from classrooms, the discourse around student discipline and mental health support intensifies. A bill addressing the issue failed to pass during the 2023 legislative session but may surface in an upcoming special session. Critics fear the bill may exacerbate mental health issues without addressing root causes. Jim Brown, Executive Director of the West Virginia School Board Association, warns that punitive measures fail to support students effectively. Instead, advocates like Mickey Blackw...
Source: herald-dispatch.com
