Florida high schooler punches teacher after being approached about using phone in class: deputies
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) — A 10th-grade student at a Florida high school has been accused of battery after he assaulted his teacher during class, the Leon County Sheriff's Office said.
On Monday, deputies said a teacher at Leon High School in Tallahassee approached the student for drinking a beverage and using his phone in class. School policy prohibits both of these things in the classroom.
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The student, whose identity was not released, slapped the teacher, shoved him to the ground and punched him several times, according to the sheriff's office.
The teen was arrested and charged with battery on a school official and was taken to the Juvenile Assessment Center. The student will also face discipline in accordance with the Leon County Schools Student Code and Conduct.
WFLa.com has reached out the Leon High School and the sheriff's office for additional information.
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