When should police be involved at school? This new bill would let teachers make the call

Update: The bill has been amended to keep mandatory police notification requirements if a student assaults or threatens a teacher. The bill would still let teachers choose to call the police if a student is using or possessing controlled substances, and it would also decriminalize willful disturbance by students.  

During Zuleima Baquedano’s first year as a teacher, she faced an important choice.