Georgia Federation of Teachers proposing 'Parent Accountability Act'

Georgia Federation of Teachers proposing 'Parent Accountability Act'

The Georgia Federation of Teachers is urging state lawmakers to take stronger action against student violence by proposing a new measure that would hold parents accountable if their child assaults a teacher.

Proposed Georgia bill would hold parents liable if their child assaults a teacher

The proposed legislation, known as the Georgia Parent Accountability Act, would allow for fines, community service and potential jail time for parents whose children are found to have assaulted school staff.

Teachers union proposes punishing parents if kid hits teacher in Georgia

The Georgia Federation of Teachers is also proposing mandatory mental health screenings for students in sixth through ninth grade and de-escalataion t

If your kid hits teacher, you may go to jail under Georgia teachers union proposal

ATLANTA — Citing “alarming” rates of assaults on teachers, the Georgia Federation of Teachers has a suggestion for lawmakers: Hold parents accountable for their children’s actions.