McDONOUGH — A school district under fire for its student disciplinary practices may be forming a review committee to address a growing number of complaints about unequal treatment of minority students.
Henry County Schools is accused of punishing minority students, particularly young black males, more frequently and severely than other students for minor infractions.
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