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NJ School Fires Aide After Hot Sauce Discipline Allegation
14 Jan
Summary
- Teacher's aide disciplined a nonverbal 6-year-old with hot sauce.
- The incident occurred at Dale Avenue Elementary School in Paterson.
- The school district fired the employee involved in the discipline.
A Paterson, New Jersey mother is demanding accountability after a teacher's aide allegedly administered hot sauce as a form of discipline to her 6-year-old son, who is nonverbal and on the autism spectrum. The incident reportedly took place in a special needs classroom at Dale Avenue Elementary School.
Paterson Public Schools have confirmed that the employee in question is no longer with the district, stating an immediate investigation was launched following the allegation. While the district has not confirmed the specifics of the hot sauce claim, they have committed to ensuring student safety and support.
The mother, represented by a local public advocate, has criticized the district's initial response and is scheduled to meet with the superintendent to seek further answers regarding the aide's qualifications and the handling of the situation.




