Andrew Bailey, the Attorney General of Missouri, is currently investigating a Missouri school district where a teenage girl was violently attacked by another student. Bailey shared with Fox News Digital that the school district is refusing to cooperate with the investigation.
Last week, Bailey announced his decision to launch an investigation into the Hazelwood School District, focusing on how their diversity, equity, and inclusion programs may have contributed to the safety failures surrounding the assault. Bailey’s team emphasized the need for the school to explain the role of these programs and safety lapses in the incident.
In response to Bailey’s investigation, a spokesperson from the Hazelwood School District refuted the claims, stating that the investigation contained inaccuracies. Bailey shared email correspondence exclusively with Fox News Digital regarding the matter.
The school’s attorney criticized Bailey for allegedly disrespecting public school district administrators and officials with error-filled correspondence aimed at intimidating and threatening their leadership. The attorney questioned the basis of the investigation and accused Bailey of making assumptions without verifying facts.
The attorney for the school district pointed out that the altercation in question did not occur during school hours but after school hours and off school property. They raised concerns about Bailey’s focus on race-related issues and questioned the integrity of his investigation.
Bailey responded by clarifying that his investigation was based on publicly available information and the district’s own policies. He emphasized the importance of uncovering facts related to the incident and reiterated the need for the school district to comply with the law in providing requested records.
The school district acknowledged receipt of a request under the Sunshine Law and committed to providing the requested records by a specified date. Bailey reiterated that the investigation would determine if the school district violated Missouri’s Human Rights Act, ensuring the rights of all residents to be free from discrimination.
Overall, the investigation into the Hazelwood School District continues, focusing on the safety failures surrounding the violent assault on the teenage girl and the role of diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in the incident. Bailey remains committed to uncovering the truth and holding accountable those responsible for any violations of state law.