A North Texas family is suing Garland ISD after their son, who has autism, was allegedly assaulted by a teacher’s aide.
On Feb. 20, Sarah Broome said her 14-year-old son, Jace, a student at Webb Middle School, was physically and verbally assaulted by a 40-year-old staff member.
Attorney outlines events before altercation
James Trujillo, the family’s attorney, said Jace had returned from the restroom and went to retrieve his Chromebook from behind the teacher’s desk. After being told to put it back and refusing, a verbal exchange escalated. Trujillo said the aide then snatched the device and pushed Jace, causing him to fall.
Mother recounts disturbing physical abuse
“The aide grabbed my son by the throat, threw him on the ground, and put her boot on his chest and neck,” Broome said. “There is no excuse.”
Broome said her son came home with chest pain and a mark on his face. Jace is autistic and has an intellectual disability. Initially, she was told her son was the aggressor and was placed in handcuffs…