An Arizona father is furious after a teacher wrapped his son’s legs in duct tape.
Destin Howato says his 11-year-old son, Armando, has autism and the mental capacity of a second grader. His father says his son can’t speak for himself.
“I’m furious. I’m mad. I don’t believe anybody’s kid should be duct taped at all,” Howato told CBS.
Howato says his son began going to Aces East School, in Tempe, about a month ago. It’s a certified special education school for special needs students.
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The school has released a statement admitting the teacher did duct tape Armando’s legs but it was to keep his shoes on.
They also claim they got permission to do so by Armando’s mom because he always kicked them off.
“To facilitate assisting the student with keeping the high top sneakers on his feet, the student’s mother gave the teacher permission to place duct tape on the student’s shoes,” the statement reads.
But the school went on to say that it was a mistake and against school policy. The teacher involved has been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation.
Armando’s father wants the teacher to be arrested.
“This is a school that is supposed to be there for our special needs children,” Howato said. ”If this can happen to my son, it can happen to other people’s sons or daughters.”
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