Political Quotes

“too many teachers have told me that they are afraid to discipline unruly students for fear that they may face an expensive, career-ending lawsuit. It is time to take the lawyers out of the classroom. Mr. Chairman, it is time to shield those responsible educators from frivolous lawsuits so our children may learn in a safe school. Responsible teachers should not be afraid of violent bullies with intimidating attorneys. Teachers should not fear a lawsuit because they attempt to break up a fight in gym class or on the playground. Teachers must be able to control the classroom to keep their students safe. I have introduced legislation that, like this amendment, would provide legal protections to teachers who make reasonable actions to maintain order and discipline in the classroom. I rise today in strong support of this amendment that will protect our teachers and empower them to do what they were hired to do; that is, teach our students. I would like to commend the gentleman from Texas on his great work on this amendment.”