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Ohio school investigating after 10th grade girl punched, put in chokehold by boy
An Ohio school board is investigating after a boy repeatedly punched and kicked a 10th grade girl on a school bus, then put her in a chokehold. Video of the assault circulated on social media, prompting scrutiny of how the attack was handled and why her family was not told sooner.
The incident took place on 6 November as students travelled to Mahoning Valley Community School in Youngstown. The girl’s stepfather said she was taken to hospital and that he learnt what had happened five days later. The Boardman Local School District apologised for the delay in notifying parents, said the driver stopped shortly after the altercation began, and placed the bus aide on leave while it reviews its procedures; the school said confidentiality rules limit what it can disclose.
In short
- Ohio schools are investigating an attack on a school bus.
- The girl’s family learnt about it five days later.
- A bus aide is on leave as procedures are reviewed.
Explained simply
Mahoning Valley Community School is in Youngstown, Ohio, and its pupils travel on school buses. The Boardman Local School District oversees the bus service involved, including the staff who supervise pupils during the journey.
Schools and districts have responsibilities for pupils’ safety and for informing families when serious incidents occur. In this case, questions include how the bus attack was managed and when the girl’s family was told; privacy rules can limit what schools disclose about pupils or staff.