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US Education Department Investigates Disability Policy

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The U.S. An LAUSD spokesperson stated that individuals being investigated for sexual misconduct are removed from the classroom while the case is being investigated. The investigation's focus is not specified. Attorney Morgan Stewart is representing the accusers in the matter. The investigation could lead to a federal directive to withhold funding from the school district. An investigation is examining the Los Angeles Unified School District's policy regarding teachers accused of sexual misconduct and inappropriate relationships with students. Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Kimberly Ritchie stated the district appears to prioritize the continued employment of sexual predators over student safety. A district spokesperson released a statement denying the claim and cited confusion regarding the reassignment protocol.

The U.S. An LAUSD spokesperson stated that individuals being investigated for sexual misconduct are removed from the classroom while the case is being investigated. The investigation's focus is not specified. Attorney Morgan Stewart is representing the accusers in the matter. The investigation could lead to a federal directive to withhold funding from the school district. An investigation is examining the Los Angeles Unified School District's policy regarding teachers accused of sexual misconduct and inappropriate relationships with students. Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Kimberly Ritchie stated the district appears to prioritize the continued employment of sexual predators over student safety. A district spokesperson released a statement denying the claim and cited confusion regarding the reassignment protocol. The policy in question involves reassigning accused teachers instead of terminating their employment. No specific timeline for the investigation was provided by the department. Department of Education's Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights stated that schools cannot exclude students with disabilities based on their status, said that placement decisions must be individualized. The department is investigating a district's policy to determine if it violates the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 or the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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Sources · 7 independent

WWJ Detroit

“The U.S. Department of Education has opened an investigation into Los Angeles public schools. It's accusing the country's second largest district of protecting sexual predators at the expense of its students.”

RTHK Radio 1 Hong Kong

“美国教育部正在调查洛杉矶的学校。”

KRLD Dallas

“The Department of Education is investigating L.A. public schools over accusations the district has protected sexual predators.”

NBC News Radio

“It examines the district's policy to reassign teachers accused of sexual misconduct and inappropriate relationships with students instead of firing them.”

NBC News Radio

“The U.S. Department of Education is launching a civil rights investigation into the Los Angeles Unified School District. It examines the district's policy to reassign teachers.”

KRLD Dallas

“The U.S. Department of Education's Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights says schools cannot exclude students with disabilities just because of their status.”

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