Schools mull dropping zero tolerance policy
California fifth graders removed toy soldiers from mortar boards under troops in Iraq action while a Utah boy was suspended for sharing a cold pill, and Rhode Island kindergartner faced suspension for a plastic knife. Lawmakers push reforms to case by case discipline, with noted support from Sen Daniel Issa and calls from the ABA and APA for change.
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House votes to delay passport requirement
Congress moves to postpone a 2008 deadline for passport use at border crossings amid a backlog from new rules. DHS warns delaying risks national security while a Senate version already includes the delay. Lawmakers cite travel disruptions and mounting applications as they press for a slower rollout.
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