When the parent of the violent or disruptive child sues the school board, as they often do, the child returns to school and acts as an example. The school lowers its standards and rules to accommodate the disruptive children so as to avoid the lawsuits. Our public schools are required to accept and accommodate all students. A private school can reject a disruptive, disrespectful or violent child, as long as the disruptions are documented. I understand that mental illness is a disability, but I do not believe that all bad behavior is a result of mental illness.
Some children choose to ignore or defy authorities.
I think that giving parents options on placing children with behavioral or mental disorders will give the power back to the parents. Our public schools may benefit from this change, by not being forced to serve children who really belong in a level 5 or 6 setting that is currently unavailable except by court order. Rep. Carl H. Isett Rep. Phil King Rep. Geanie W. Morrison Rep. Elliott Naishtat Rep. Elvira Reyna Rep. My home is not a jail to be run away from. It is once again a home.