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Last week we told you about the uproar at Palotti High School as a student was kicked out for unbecoming behaviour – but her parents got attorney Audrey Matura to get a court order telling the school that they cannot expel the young lady. Well today, the Ministry of Education has weighed in on the matter.

A release issued this evening says that: "the Ministry of Education takes very seriously that discipline in our schools must be fair and just to all parties concerned and must be consistent with the constitution of Belize. The role of the Ministry of Education is (to) ensure that schools provide an environment that is nurturing for all students but on the other hand ensure that the rights of the individual student are protected.” The release said the Ministry would not comment further as the case is before the courts.