Trump Administration Revokes Obama-Era School Leniency Policy for Minorities

Breitbart ^ | 22 Dec 2018 | Dr. Susan Berry

[E. Pluribus Unum]

The Trump administration has revoked an Obama-era policy that urged public schools to employ more lenient forms of discipline for students of color and of other minority groups. On Friday, the U.S. Departments of Education and Justice rescinded the Obama administration’s 2014 “Dear Colleague Letter” that a federal school safety commission said “may have paradoxically contributed to making schools less safe.”

The Obama-era Departments of Education and Justice, under Education Secretary Arne Duncan and Attorney General Eric Holder, issued school guidelines that claimed students of color are “disproportionately impacted” by suspensions and expulsions, a situation they said led to a “school-to-prison pipeline” that discriminates against minority and low-income students.

In school districts that adopted the policy, minority students whose behavior would have previously drawn an arrest or a suspension were, instead, referred to “teen courts” or “restorative talking circles.”

According to the Obama administration’s 2014 Dear Colleague letter, school districts whose disciplinary measures showed “disparate impact” – meaning a disproportionately greater number of minority students are affected by disciplinary measures – were open to investigation by the Departments of Justice and Education, even if the behaviors leading to the discipline were unacceptable.

Critics of the Obama-era guidance say it tied the hands of teachers and school officials to administer discipline fairly and effectively and forced them to make statistics – which would be viewed favorably by the federal government – the priority.

In its final report, the safety commission had “significant concerns … regarding the legal framework upon which the Guidance is based.”

“These concerns, together with the repeated concerns expressed by many that disciplinary decisions are best left in the hands of classroom teachers and administrators, warrant rescission of the Guidance,” the commission added.

[E. Pluribus Unum]

Black privilege.

[17th Miss Regt]

may have paradoxically contributed to making schools less safe

Paradox? Paradox??

THAT WAS THE INTENT!

[digger48]

Obama’s way of turning his “sons” into violent felons

[JennysCool]

“Dear Colleague” ... What crap.

This was one of the most onerous, ridiculous edicts of the constantly-pandering Obama Administration.

Glad it’s being trashed.

[steel_resolve]

Slowly but surely a toxic legacy is being erased.

[DCPatriot]

It's a crime that it took two years of his presidency to achieve it.

That said, unless the policy is implemented at a local level, it's no different than sanctuary cities.

[zeestephen]

What?

Yesterday, Trump agreed to give Early Release to one third of federal prisoners.

Today, he’s decided to send more teenagers to federal prison?

[MtnClimber]

Equality does not mean different standards of discipline.

[aquila48]

Bookmark.

[gundog]

It had the stink of Bill Ayers all over it.

[montag813]

PARKLAND SHOOTING. Thanks Obama!

[Jonty30]

Dangerous teenagers, who were erroneously taught that they can get away with crime when they were treated with kid gloves.

Everything liberal policy ends very badly for blacks.

[Liz]

What crap......this was undoubtedly of the most onerous, ridiculous
edicts of the constantly-pandering hate-America Obama Administration

More egregiously, the Halfrican showered Broward with millions of tax dollars...as long as no minorities showed up on L/E arrest records.

If nothing else, the Broward imbeciles were adept at raking in the money------$58 million (that we know of) rained down on braindead Broward.

Then the massacre happened. A Broward cop was OUTSIDE the school as shots rang out.
If they nabbed the shooter....a minority....that would have

<><> (A) disappointed Obama, and,

<><>(B) the money shower would have ceased.

[Liz]

The day of the massacre, adhering to The Obama Plan was clearly the order of the day.

Broward police captain Jan Jordan told sheriff's deputies to 'stage' and form a perimeter outside the shooting...... as students and teachers were being massacred inside. Jordan also denied deployment of two Rescue Task Force teams that had arrived. Three paramedics and 3-4 officers had rushed to the scene to help---but Jordan denied them entry.....

That's a woman: Jan Jordan, 49, was in charge of deputies who responded to the first calls of the shooting.
Broward Sheriff Scott Israel himself placed Captain Jan Jordan in charge of the school massacre scene.

[Liz]

Also "in charge" that infamous day was Obama's hand picked pal from Chicago----Broward County School Supt, Robert Runcie.

Runcie got a $28,000 raise and additional benefits under his contract.The deal brings Runcie’s salary to $335,000 and extends his employment through June 30, 2023.Under the new contract, Runcie would:
-- Be able to trade in 15 of his 29 vacation days for a cash value of $20,500.
-- Get $48,000 contributed annually from the school board for retirement plans
-- Be allowed to earn a pension based on four years of his service in Chicago,
estimated to cost taxpayers $80,000.

More than 30 people lined up mostly to praise Runcie’s work since he started in 2011. Leaders of local community organizations, businesses and schools praised improved student achievement, Runcie’s communication skills and inclusion and protection of immigrants and minorities under Obama's vaunted "Promise" plan.

Runcie collected $53 million tax dollars from Obama for keeping minorities off arrest records.

Then the massacre took place.

Runcie was named Supt of The Year.

[Liz]

"Happy Days" pic of Sheriff Israel with Cong Debbie W/S, a Broward resident.

It is common for a Congressman to secure federal monies for their district.
What part did W/S play in securing the $58 million bribes, er, I mean, tax dollars
Obama showered on Broward for keeping minorities off the arrest roles?

Can they account for the $58 million .....and the $800 million Sheriff's budget?

[riverrunner]

She was a totally affirmative action hirer and promoted up through the ranks because of it.

Supposedly she was at one time SWAT officer and leader, firearms instructor.

I am calling those positions BS affirmative action positions only meant to advance her career.

Affirmative action hiring in Law enforcement and the military have deadly consequences not only for their partners and team mates but for the public also.

[Liz]

The woman is beyond stupid......she's a high-paid drooling imbecile.

Her disregard for human life is unprecedented in L/E.

Kids were being slaughtered inside but Jordan told sheriff's deputies to 'stage' and form a perimeter outside the shooting. The drooling Jordan also denied deployment of two Rescue Task Force teams. Three paramedics and 3-4 officers had rushed to the scene to help---but Jordan denied them entry.

Put her in a padded cell.....she's good for nothing.

[KC_Conspirator]

Oh my, judging people on the content of their character and not the color of their skin. Hmm, that once was en vogue.

[NativeSon]

If the history of that murderous nut-bag's behavior and actions was accurate, he should have been dealt with years ago.

Another Dem policy that allowed killers to prey upon innocent Americans.