Georgia Bill: Hold Parents Liable for Children’s Assault on Teachers
In response to rising school violence against teachers, the Georgia Parent Accountability Act proposes holding parents criminally liable—through fines, community service, or jail time—for their children’s assaults on school staff. This bill, drafted partly due to increased teacher attrition and recent publicized incidents, aims to address parental accountability for children’s behavior. However, the legislation faces opposition, with critics arguing that the penalties are overly severe and suggesting alternative solutions like mandatory parenting classes. The bill’s future will be determined when the Georgia General Assembly reconvenes in January.
John Q. Hosedrinker