WCPO is reporting the Ohio Department of Education is investigating the case of Emilie Olsen, the 13-year-old adopted Chinese girl who’s suicide in 2014 has focused much attention on how the Fairfield School District deals with bullying.
The station reports the investigation is being handled by the Office of Professional Conduct which handles “allegations involving criminal convictions or conduct unbecoming the teacher profession.”
A lawsuit filed by Emilie’s parents accuses the school district of ignoring their pleas about the bullying and failing to provide a safe learning environment.
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