School parents who abuse teaching staff or principals can be banned from school grounds for up to 14 days under new legislation being introduced to Parliament on Tuesday by the state government.
Acting Premier James Merlino said the laws were justified due to a small but concerning cohort of families that abuse their children’s school teachers.“It is a minority of instances and we’re talking about exceptional circumstances, but it does happen,” he said. Mr Merlino said the government had sought input from teacher unions, legal aid, school and parent associations and human rights organisations in developing the proposal.
Parents will be able to challenge the orders via an internal merits review, and external review at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal if the person doesn’t agree with the outcome.“There’s procedural fairness built into the legislation, but this was something we needed to introduce. No teacher, no principal, no front office staff at the reception of the school, no one should be subject to threatening or intimidating behaviour” Mr Merlino said.
rachael_dexter Maybe they are upset their boys are made to stand at assembly reflecting on the 'sins of males'?
rachael_dexter And children who abuse teachers? There has to be a national referendum on classroom behaviour
rachael_dexter When did parents become abusive to teachers? My parents used to religiously listen to my teachers and if i was reported i would get a beating. How has it turned the other way around? Wtf people 🤦♂️🤦♂️
rachael_dexter Good manners seem to be a thing of the past. These abusive brutes (men and women) need to be taught a lesson and learn some manners.
rachael_dexter Will children that bully other children be subject to the same laws?
rachael_dexter Abolish PTA altogether then?
rachael_dexter Are criminal penalties for abusing/threatening a school staff member at a high enough level?
rachael_dexter should be longer