Lawrence school board amends policies on bullying and more
The Lawrence school board voted Monday night to amend several district policies. Changes include banning parent bullying of students or staff, placing electronic cigarettes in tobacco product category, and updating weapons policy to require prohibition of carrying into schools. Also added social media guidelines for staff, bicycle inclusion in student vehicle policy, and board-led naming of rooms and facilities.
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Topeka high school hair drug testing program questioned
Hayden High School in Topeka conducts monthly hair tests on a random pool of students tested by Psychemedics. In 2012 13 the positive rate was about 2 percent with each sample costing 39 dollars. Positive results lead to parental contact, evaluation, and a month ban from extracurriculars. Officials report multiple metro fires linked to fireplaces with no injuries.
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Court weighs Hard 50 appeal in Kansas high court
Kansas Supreme Court considers whether Matthew Astorga’s 50 year minimum term for a 2008 Leavenworth County murder remains valid after lawmakers rewrote the harsher sentencing rule following a June Supreme Court decision. Astorga argues the change creates an ex post facto problem and that he should face 25 years with no parole.
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