Bills proposed to keep school disputes out of courtrooms (VA)
Several lawmakers, Delegate Jeff Bourne, D-Richmond, Mike Mullin, D-Newport News and Sen. Jennifer McClellan, D-Richmond, have introduced bills that would limit criminal charges for student misbehavior or classmate beefs.
The bills filed in both the House and Senate would prohibit students from being found guilty of disorderly conduct in school. It’s a charge that could carry jail time.
