The schools are afraid of lawsuits? How about cameras that cover every square inch of the schools with the exception of locker rooms, bath rooms and faculty areas. If a kid is guilty of unacceptable behavior the school will have a recording to show the parents or the courts if the parents decide to sue. In addition to cameras there should be a three strikes you're out forever. The onus should be on the parents to make sure the kid behaves or have to find an alternative education venue. Public schools are for all students and for those who want to learn, their education and safety should come first. Why cater to these idiots who aren't getting anything out the education that's be offered to them anyway. Put them out on the streets, it's where they want to be and will end up anyway. I know many educators who are demoralized by the politics over sanity in our schools. The consensus is they're just running out the clock until they can retire. Doing the bare minimum in the classrooms, quietly quitting. Among them there are some who are pursuing other employment. We need to legislate all of this unnecessary BS out of the schools.