100% if I were those teachers I’d press charges. |
Kid forfeits any privacy rights when he assaults someone. We aren't talking about court docs; I'm talking about openly saying "Billy Smith punched my daughter in the face." |
And there it is. Question anything in ACPS and you're a republican. Are you also going to to call them racist next? |
And, as a parent, you are welcome to say that. However, a school system likely cannot. |
But wouldn’t the school district have to acknowledge your child had been punched in the face while at school? |
Maybe. But that's it. ACPS won't tell you if the attacker has been punished (spoiler, they won't be) or if you child will be exposed to their attacker again (spoiler, they will be). And no one will ask you if your child is ok or how they are doing. The victim is none of their concern. It's cruel. |
All is the violent offender kids (btw the MAJORITY of murders in DC are done by jeuveniles) have significant disabilities. A kid who attacks someone is emotionally disturbed. Doesn’t mean they shouldn’t be locked away. |
This is not specific to ACPS. It is federal law that applies to all public schools. |
Just to start to draw some actual lines on what FERPA protects - https://splc.org/2019/11/does-ferpa-prevent-me-from-reporting-on-a-fight-between-students-at-my-school/ |
https://www.edsurge.com/amp/news/2018-09-12-the-unintentional-ways-schools-might-be-violating-ferpa-and-how-they-can-stay-vigilant. |
Uh, the target audience of what you posted is student journalists and what they can report in student-run newspapers. Nobody is denying that the existence of a fight can be disclosed, but student identity and discipline may not be made public by school administrators. |
Well, up thread there are claims that the existence of the fight cannot be disclosed which is why this link is relevant. I agree with you on what you say cannot be disclosed. |
What about the not asking about the welfare, mental health or physical well being of the victim? Is that federal law too? |
ummmm YES! |
No, of course not. But, the original poster’s question was this: “How do I get more information on this? The school wouldn't answer.” |