A Seminole County substitute teacher has been arrested and faces battery charges after an incident involving a student with autism. According to a report by WFTV, witnesses claimed they saw Jeffrey Jung, a teacher at Seminole High School, punch the student multiple times while the student was lying on a mat. A staff member intervened to end the altercation.
Jeffrey Alexander Jung, 27, had been a long-term substitute teacher since August 2024. The alleged violent encounter happened after he entered a classroom and accused the student of being responsible for another student's bloody nose, while yelling, "He has a bloody nose because of you." Subsequently, two witnesses reported seeing Jung punch the student, according to an article from ClickOrlando. Jung was arrested Monday but later posted bond and was released from jail.
Following the incident, Seminole County Public Schools has stated that the district no longer employs Jung. They have also affirmed that they are in full cooperation with law enforcement and that the safety of students and staff remains their foremost concern.
The Sanford Police Department is investigating the alleged battery, while the school district has reiterated a zero-tolerance stance toward actions that compromise safety.
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