22-04-2025
Leon High student arrested for assaulting teacher
A Leon High School student was arrested April 21 at the school for assaulting a teacher. He was charged with battery on a school official, according to a press release from the Leon County Sheriff's Office.
The 10th grader was approached by a teacher for drinking a non-alcoholic beverage and using his cell phone in class. Both actions were in violation of school policy.
In the interaction, the teen slapped the teacher in his face, shoved him to the ground and punched him multiple times, according to LCSO.
"The student will also be disciplined in accordance with the Leon County Schools Student Code of Conduct," the release said.
According to the district's student code of conduct and discipline matrix, the student could face consequences as severe as expulsion.
Alaijah Brown covers children & families for the Tallahassee Democrat. She can be reached at ABrown1@ Follow her on Twitter/X: @AlaijahBrown3.
This article originally appeared on Tallahassee Democrat: LCSO: Leon High student slapped, shoved, and punched teacher
