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Three School Staffers Arrested for Allegedly Locking Up 5-Year-Old Boy with No Food December 6, 2022
According to MJC partner and education attorney Tom Blessing, this story highlights some of the abuse inflicted on students with disabilities at school: "We've seen a disturbing increase in the number ...
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Mother Files Lawsuit Following Daughter’s Suicide September 8, 2022
Rio Allred, 12, died by suicide last March due to harassment and bullying from her classmates, and her mother is holding the school district accountable in a lawsuit for its inaction. Massillamany ...
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Woman sues former youth soccer coach, Indiana Soccer Association for sexual misconduct August 25, 2022
Haley Osborne is suing a youth soccer coach Jeremy Tudela and the Indiana Soccer Association over allegations of sexual abuse. The suit alleges Tudela forced Osborne to have sex with him multiple ...
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Data shows hundreds of special education plan violations in Indiana July 15, 2022
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana – Records show some of Indiana’s schools aren’t following individualized education plans established for special needs students, per the law. The law The Individual with ...
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Carmel man accused of murdering his father will have mental review to determine if he is competent to stand trial May 18, 2022
HAMILTON COUNTY, Ind. — A Carmel man accused of murdering his father will have a mental review to determine if he is competent to stand trial. The order for a mental evaluation, which was agreed to by ...
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Lawmakers to consider major changes to Indiana curriculum bill May 18, 2022
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Senate leaders are expected to vote on a controversial Republican-backed bill that would limit what can be taught in Indiana classrooms. It’s House Bill 1134 and supporters said ...
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