A disturbing bus video showing a 7-year-old boy being beaten by a much older student has an Atlanta mother demanding answers from her son’s school and the district. She says she only learned about the attack when another child on the bus sent her the clip, even though her son came home with a busted lip, bruises to his side, scratches on the back of his head and hair pulled out. The family says the way the school initially handled the situation left them furious and determined to push for accountability.
The footage, recorded last Monday, shows an older student repeatedly striking the child while the school bus continues moving. The boy’s mother, Nakita Moreland, says the bus driver handed her son off at the stop without explaining what had just happened. Moreland told WSB‑TV Channel 2 that the suspected attacker is about 13 years old and was back in class the very next day. KIPP Metro Atlanta called the behavior “unacceptable” and said it is taking disciplinary action and will roll out additional supervision and safety measures, according to the station.
School Response And Parents’ Push
Moreland has taken her concerns to the Atlanta Public Schools board, appearing with parent advocates, and says she has now put her son into counseling. Kimberly Dukes, executive director of the parent group Atlanta Thrive, told WSB‑TV that families expect clear, concrete safety plans wherever their children go to school. Moreland says she cannot see her son returning to that campus until she gets real answers about how this happened and what will change.
A Recurring Problem On Georgia Buses
Violence on school buses has been a recurring issue in Georgia, raising tough questions about supervision and reporting. In Bulloch County last spring, seven juveniles and a bus driver were charged after security video captured multiple students attacking a 7-year-old on board. That incident led to criminal charges and the driver’s removal, according to WJCL. Advocates say that case and the newly surfaced Atlanta video have increased pressure on districts to tighten training and strictly enforce reporting rules for drivers and staff…