Los Angeles report: Limit suspensions, don't fine truants

By Susan Ferriss

A task force in Los Angeles, Calif. attacks harsh school discipline, truancy dollar fines

Excerpts from this story referencing "Michael Nash":

"… lis, which is afflicted by low graduation rates.The chairman is Judge Michael Nash, who presides over one of America’s biggest juvenile courts, which is in …"

Los Angeles moves haltingly toward ending fines for truancy

By Susan Ferriss

Cops, judges, politicians taking a new look at fines and handcuffs

Excerpts from this story referencing "Michael Nash":

"… lebrate in January, when Los Angeles County Juvenile Court Presiding Judge Michael Nash issued a sweeping directive for court officers to stop imposing monetary t …"

Los Angeles to vote Feb. 22 on ending $250 truancy fines

By Susan Ferriss

Complaints lead to police limits on student ticketing, counseling for first offenses

Excerpts from this story referencing "Michael Nash":

"… ines — for now — regardless of what the city council does. Last month, Michael Nash, the county’s presiding juvenile court judge, instructed all court …"

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Los Angeles ends big fines, limits police enforcement of truancy law

By Susan Ferriss

In a nationally watched move, Los Angeles decides to limit police involvement in daytime curfew stops and drop $250 fines

Excerpts from this story referencing "Michael Nash":

"… an effort to get to classes. Los Angeles County Juvenile Court Judge Michael Nash in January announced that he was instructing court officers not to impose& …"

School discipline debate reignited by new Los Angeles data

By Susan Ferriss

UPDATED: Schools' police chief responds to new citations data.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Michael Nash":

"… hools in Los Angeles. Among those who have expressed concern is Judge Michael Nash, who presides over Los Angeles’ juvenile courts, and has actively suppor …"

LA school police chief voices reasons for ticketing young kids, radio station reports

By Susan Ferriss

As concerns over student-police relations rise nationally, data shows 40 percent of LA school police citations go to kids 14 and under.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Michael Nash":

"… ir chances of getting into more trouble later and eventually dropping out. Michael Nash, Los Angeles’ presiding juvenile court judge, told the Center he was con …"

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Los Angeles students protest school police citations that hit blacks, Latinos

By Susan Ferriss

Los Angeles schools have the largest school police force in the nation, with officers issuing thosands of tickets every year to students.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Michael Nash":

"… ned to court — missing more school — and faced fines of more than $250.Michael Nash, presiding judge of Los Angeles County’s juvenile courts, has told the C …"

Los Angeles school police citations draw federal scrutiny

By Susan Ferriss

Los Angeles school punishment data attract federal scrutiny

Excerpts from this story referencing "Michael Nash":

"… ts about a ticket – their infraction has a misdemeanor offense added on. Michael Nash, the presiding judge of Los Angeles’ juvenile courts, said judges in the …"

Controversy over cops in schools flares anew

By Susan Ferriss

Push for more police post-Newtown runs up against concern about 'school-to-prison pipeline'

Excerpts from this story referencing "Michael Nash":

"… rights, they will be trained to avoid racial profiling. Walking the line Michael Nash, presiding juvenile court judge in Los Angeles County, said in an intervie …"

California lawmakers latest to consider limits for cops in schools

By Susan Ferriss

Golden State lawmakers latest to think about limits.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Michael Nash":

"… ffers. Urging caution Los Angeles County Presiding Juvenile Court Judge Michael Nash is so concerned about the rush to put police in schools that he wrote — …"