Paraeducators file lawsuit against FCPS after 7-year-old with autism escaped from school in 2025
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Three paraeducators filed a lawsuit against Fayette County Public Schools alleging they were wrongfully forced to resign after raising prior warnings about staffing failures and safety hazards that contributed to a 7-year-old autistic student escaping school grounds. The plaintiffs contend that despite warning administrators about the lack of a certified teacher and faulty infrastructure, the district scapegoated them for the incident and spread false reports of their resignation, resulting in reputational and professional harm.
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