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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]How old is child? Was the interaction observed? What were the circumstances? [b]Many children are not reliable reporters of what happened.[/b] [/quote]j

I'm sorry, but this is a completely inappropriate response.  Children's reports need to be taken seriously.  There are no circumstances under which tickling is appropriate at school.  Ticking is a common grooming tactic used by predators.  It breaks down a child's boundaries about who is permitted to touch their body.

OP, please make sure you complained in writing.  Please also make sure you follow up any agreement in writing (i.e. a "thank you" letter that states something like, I appreciate discussing - re-describe the incident - and your commitment to - redescribed what was agreed to.

Glad you have an advocate.  Best if you go to meeting with the advocate, but definitely do not go alone - even a friend or other family member who knows their job is to back you up (and take notes).

You may also want to report to the Title IX coordinator - ask who the Title IX coordinator is for the school building and who is the county-wide Title IX coordinator.  Title IX protects students from sexual harassment.  Tickling is a form of unwanted touch and as such can be consider sexual assault or sexual harassment.

I understand that you have lost trust, but, legally, I think the school system is obliged to suspend the teacher with pay while they investigate, and regardless of the outcome, if the school system is smart, to avoid future problems, they will have to not place your student with that staffer.  I understand if you still wouldn't be comfortable with that outcome.

Your advocate should know about options for a different school placement, asking for compensatory hours while your child is out of school or asking for private placement.  TBH, you would probably need a lawyer for any of those. [/quote]

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