HOUSTON -- Carrying bright, neon posters and asking supporters to honk, students and parents are protesting outside Sam Houston High School in Texas.
District officials confirm they are reviewing the actions of three school resource officers after students captured controversial cellphone video of a student being held down in a hallway. The student admits she was using her cellphone in class but says the officers were too aggressive. One officer placed a knee on the girl's head.
The student's mother says her daughter weighs 70 pounds and has bruises. She believes the actions were unnecessary. Now she wants other parents to be aware of what happened.
HISD issued the following statement: "The safety of our students at Sam Houston High School and of all our schools is always our absolute top priority. We are aware of this issue and investigating."
Policies vary from school to school, below is Sam Houston's policy.
Possession of Nuisance Devices and Telephones