PBS NewsHour

Harsh Punishment for Misbehavior in Texas Schools

Clip: Season 2012 | 8m 54s

In the latest installment of our "American Graduate" series, Tom Bearden reports on the strict disciplinary policies in place in Texas schools. Misbehavior that in another era might have resulted in a trip to the principal's office now leads to fines, citations, even criminal records in some cases in Texas.

Aired: 06/26/12

Rating: NR

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