Texas Schoolchildren Face Criminal Charges for Minor Misbehavior

Texas Schoolchildren Face Criminal Charges for Minor Misbehavior

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This report highlights an increasing trend in Texas where students aged 10 to 13 are being funneled into the justice system for relatively minor infractions such as vaping, making threats, and disruptive behavior at school. The development raises concerns about the criminalization of typical childhood misconduct and its implications for young students.

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Originally published by nyt