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The I-Team has learned that at least 83,416 students have been restrained at Texas schools in the last three years.
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The I-Team has learned that at least 83,416 students have been restrained at Texas schools in the last three years.
The I-Team has learned that at least 83,416 students have been restrained at Texas schools in the last three years.
The I-Team has learned that at least 83,416 students have been restrained at Texas schools in the last three years.
According to a CBS Analysis, the I-Team has learned, in three school years (2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21), school personnel, or police, restrained Texas children with disabilities at least 83,416 times.
Arresting and restraining a child is not illegal in Texas, but some parents, lawmakers and child advocates say it should be.