Group accuses some Florida school districts of discrimination
Posted: 08/07/2012
PENSACOLA, Fla. - A national civil rights group says some Florida school districts discriminate against black students in their disciplinary policies.
The Southern Poverty Law Center plans a news conference on the issue Tuesday in Pensacola. The organization claims the districts give a greater proportion of long-term suspensions and other punishments to minority children.
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