Fort Vermillion school supervisor charged over belt discipline case
RCMP say the investigation widened after officers found similar disciplinary practices reported at more than one Mennonite school in the area.
Why it matters
The case raises questions about oversight of discipline practices in private schools across Alberta.
RCMP in Fort Vermillion have laid charges against a supervisor at a private Mennonite school after a child was reportedly struck with a belt as a form of discipline.
During the investigation, police learned that students at multiple schools in the region had faced similar disciplinary actions, prompting a broader review of practices at the institutions.
Alberta RCMP have not released further details on the number of charges, the identity of the accused, or the specific schools involved as the investigation continues.
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