Douglas Anderson controversy prompts bill intended to protect students heading to Senate floor

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The fallout continues after several Douglas Anderson School of the Arts teachers were removed and arrested on charges involving students. One of the teachers, Jeffrey Clayton, is currently serving a 10-year prison sentence for crimes against a 16-year-old student.

Now, a bill is heading to the Florida Senate floor that establishes guidelines for when a staff member should be removed and when parents need to be notified.

It’s a bill introduced by state Senator Clay Yarborough who represents parts of Duval County…

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