http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/410230/What-is-the-school-policy-in-dealing-with-racial-harrassment GreatSchools en-us zombee74 i believe it is a hate crime and punishable as a class three offense "suspension or sent in front of the board of education" http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/410230/What-is-the-school-policy-in-dealing-with-racial-harrassment?cpage=1#comment_412614 5100.412614 Sat, 25 Apr 2009 04:47:39 -0700 healthy11 I'm sorry to hear about your niece's situation. I know there are some lousy teachers out there, and it is difficult to overcome the engrained attitude of some small-town people. ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/410230/What-is-the-school-policy-in-dealing-with-racial-harrassment?cpage=1#comment_411200 5100.411200 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 06:53:38 -0700 thewalczaks This is a question regarding the school my niece goes to. My family is also near Chicago, so it really isn't an issue for us, since the kids here are ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/410230/What-is-the-school-policy-in-dealing-with-racial-harrassment?cpage=1#comment_411193 5100.411193 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 06:46:55 -0700 healthy11 Hi. Your post "caught my eye" because I'm also in IL, although nearer Chicago. Greatschools is a nationwide forum, not connected to any school or district. Did you get any ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/410230/What-is-the-school-policy-in-dealing-with-racial-harrassment?cpage=1#comment_410351 5100.410351 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 07:54:20 -0700