CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov spoke with one courageous student who says words are not enough. She wants change.
On the video, seconds after a group of York High school teenagers pushed a student with Down syndrome to the ground in a bathroom, you can hear them yell,"Get him!"
York High School administrators sent a letter to families about the incident. Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 spokeswoman Tonya Daniels sent CBS 2 the following statement: "We are grateful for the tremendous support from our York community and for the numerous reports that we received. The overwhelming response from the York community is a testament to the fact that the actions of a few do not represent the entire school. All schools in District 205 are welcoming and support all students. The health and safety of our students is of the utmost importance.
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