Kentucky bill toughens school violence disciplinary actions

Kentucky lawmakers move to expel violent kids from school for safety

A bill that has passed in the State House and Senate would require school boards to remove students for one year if they harm or try to harm school staff.

Kentucky bill toughens school violence disciplinary actions

FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – A Senate bill to protect teachers and school staff from violent students passed the Kentucky House on Wednesday, advancing an effort to require stricter disciplinary action and expand reporting requirements in schools. Under Senate Bill 101, sponsored by Sen. Matt Nunn, R-Sadieville, school boards would be required to expel students in grades 6 through 12 for at least 12 months if the student “recklessly” with a deadly weap…