Donna Groman

Los Angeles Superior Court Judge

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President Trump, Florida Senator Marco Rubio and others say schools are less safe because of Obama-era guidelines aimed at reducing suspensions and expulsions of minority students.

Conservatives point to Obama-era guidelines on school discipline as one reason for school shootings

President Trump, Florida Senator Marco Rubio and others say schools are less safe because of Obama-era guidelines aimed at reducing suspensions and expulsions of minority students.

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The Los Angeles Unified School District has announced new policies aimed at reducing arrest rates on campus.

LAUSD to Reduce Arrest Rate on School Campus

The Los Angeles Unified School District has announced new policies aimed at reducing arrest rates on campus.

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