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It wasn’t until later in the evening, Montgomery County Police Chief J. Thomas Manger reported at Tuesday’s public hearing, that a group of at least 70 juveniles and teens congregated for a late night gang fight.
The outcome of the Casey Anthony trial sparked a drive for a new law. “Caylee’s Law,” as it has been dubbed after Anthony’s daughter, would impose on parents a duty to report the death or disappearance of their children in the event such a tragedy occurs.
Following Ike Leggitt’s recent proposal, there may be another restriction we will have to enforce: Stay off the streets from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. on weekdays and from midnight to 5 a.m. on weekends, or face detainment.
A recent opinion of the Supreme Court, however, provides juvenile defense attorneys with a powerful tool to fight back and more importantly gives kids a much better shot at receiving the same rights as adults suspected of criminal activity when being questioned by law enforcement.
Following a unanimous decision by the Montgomery County Board, Stamford, Connecticut’s current superintendent, Joshua Starr, was chosen to take the helm of Montgomery County Public Schools, vacated by retiring Jerry Weast.
Bullying / Cyberbullying / Education / School Discipline
by Patrick Hoover · Published April 25, 2011
Public school students involved in cyberbullying, sexting and other forms of online abuse can suffer grave consequences. It’s important for parents to talk to their children about these things and for them to be aware of what can happen
The wheels on the bus go ‘round and ‘round. On school buses, each rotation historically comes free of charge. For some Prince George’s County students, those free rides may soon be over.
With Superintendent Dr. Jerry Weast’s announcement of retirement last August, Montgomery County is scrambling for a replacement. After over a decade as head honcho of the Board of Education (BOE), Dr. Weast will retire from the BOE this June.
Bullying / Cyberbullying / Education / HooverLaw In The News / School Discipline
by Patrick Hoover · Published April 16, 2011 · Last modified October 9, 2021
Check out the evolving state of the law in Maryland impacting both school and the community from digital injury done to and by students and teens. There is a clear trend seen in the increasing number of cases reported to schools and police.
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