A Texas Teacher Was Arrested After She Was Filmed Slapping A Student
The Ozen High School teacher was filmed hitting a boy five times as she called him an “idiot ass.”
A high school teacher in Texas was arrested Friday after video was shared on social media of her repeatedly slapping a student.
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In a statement, the Beaumont Independent School District (BISD) confirmed the teacher was arrested for physically assaulting the student.
Records show she was booked into Jefferson County jail, before being released on bond.
Hastings, 63, was immediately removed from the classroom and placed on administrative leave, the school district said, "pending action on her contract."
"The District is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for our students," the school district said. "BISD does not condone employees abusing any child and will not tolerate such conduct."