Review the impact Prepare a brief paper synthesizing federal, state, and local legislation and/or
regulations regarding the school safety related points (Unsafe School Option) in No Child Left
Behind. Summarize the review by offering an opinion about “why” our nation moved in the
direction required by No Child Left Behind and how “persistently dangerous schools” can be
mitigated.
The paper should reflect that you:
Reviewed three websites related to “No Child Left Behind” and provide a brief paragraph
description of each web site and school safety related points in the federal regulation.
Identified two primary state statutes that relate to school safety issues and persistently
dangerous schools as indicated in No Child Left Behind Act.Refer to your home state
for this part of the activity.
Reviewed local school board rules regarding safety and security that may have been inspired by
issues as indicated in No Child Left Behind.Refer to your home school district for this part of the
activity.
You should be able to accomplish this in four pages or less.All papers must adhere to the most
current Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association.
4 pages
What are the predominant elements of the unsafe school options in mississippi. Explain the option and give example.
Give your opinion as to why we had to come up in the United States the unsafe school options
Explain persistently dangerous school. Give and example.
Include the definition of persistently dangerous school
What qualifies a school to be persistently dangerous school. Give example
What kind of crime is considered persistently dangerous
How many incidents are consider to be persistently dangerous
How often
How can a school that has met the definition of persistently dangerous
school mitigate or prevent and be label as a dangerous school.
What are some of your ideas
Explain the dangerous persistence school
Give your opinion and feedback as to why this happens
Review the website about no child left behind and provide a paragraph
State a status example (Aaron Feis School Guardian Act)
Example of a status about school police
Example of things that are required for a persistently dangerous school. Example review school policy, and a walk through the school by law enforcement every year.
Give some local rules that became local status.
Full Answer Section
Transfer Process:
- Parents of students attending a persistently dangerous school can request a transfer to another school within the district.
- Districts must provide transportation to the new school.
- Students maintain priority for extracurricular activities at their original school.
3. Improvement Plans:
- Persistently dangerous schools must create and implement comprehensive improvement plans focused on safety and violence prevention.
4. State Oversight:
- The Mississippi Department of Education monitors identified schools and their improvement plans.
- State intervention may occur if progress is deemed insufficient.
Example: Jackson Middle School could be labeled persistently dangerous if it had 3% of students expelled for violence in two consecutive years and reported 25 incidents of serious violent crime during that period. Parents of students at Jackson Middle School could then request transfers to other schools within the district.
Why the Unsafe School Option Exists
NCLB aimed to address concerns about violence and safety in schools, ensuring no child's education was compromised by a dangerous environment. The option empowers parents to advocate for their children's safety and provides an incentive for persistently dangerous schools to improve.
Defining and Identifying Persistently Dangerous Schools
A persistently dangerous school exhibits high rates of serious violent crime, weapon possession, or gang activity over multiple years, creating a detrimental learning environment.
Example: North High School might be labeled persistently dangerous if it had consistent gang activity, multiple weapon confiscations, and frequent assaults on students and staff.
Qualifications for Persistently Dangerous Designation:
- Meeting the state's established criteria for violent incidents, expulsions, or documented threats.
- Demonstrating a pattern of sustained violence over more than one school year.
- Failing to show significant improvement in safety despite interventions and improvement plans.
Crimes Considered Persistently Dangerous:
- Serious violent crimes: Felony assault, robbery, aggravated battery, weapons offenses, sexual assault.
- Gang activity: Organized criminal activity by a group of students, including recruitment, intimidation, and territory disputes.
It's important to note that specific definitions and thresholds for persistently dangerous schools vary by state. Refer to your state's education department website for detailed information.
Remember, this is a summary. You can expand on each element in your paper, providing specific examples from Mississippi and supporting your arguments with relevant data and sources.