Mind Your P's, Q's, and SROs: Avoiding Legal Issues While Maintaining School Safety
Wednesday, April 21, 2021: 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM
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Even before 2020 and the Black Lives Matter movement, school officials struggled to clearly define their relationship with law enforcement. Some public policymakers have demanded that schools have more officers on campus to prevent school violence. Others have expressed alarm about a surge in criminal charges against students for problematic behavior. One area of agreement is that members of law enforcement often are unaware of both the unique needs of students with disabilities and districts’ obligation to serve these students. Karen Haase will review federal guidance and relevant court cases to help you navigate the tension between protecting the rights of students with disabilities while allowing school resource officers to keep schools safe. Attendees will learn about the trends and statistics driving policy decisions in this area. After this session, you'll go back to your district better prepared to identify threats and safety concerns.
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