West Virginia bill allows teachers to remove and potentially suspend violent students in K-6 classrooms.

A bill in West Virginia aimed at helping teachers manage disruptive students in K-6 classrooms is nearing final approval. If passed, Senate Bill 199 would allow teachers to remove students exhibiting violent or threatening behavior, notify parents, and potentially suspend them. The bill, backed by a bipartisan effort, also includes provisions for evaluating students and offering alternative learning environments. In Texas, lawmakers are considering stricter measures, including expelling students who assault teachers or threaten violence, as incidents of such behavior have increased.