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LCS to pay for chemistry experiment injuries

Leon County Schools
Posted at 6:21 AM, Oct 11, 2017
and last updated 2017-10-11 02:37:38-04

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) - More than two years after a chemistry experiment at Lincoln High School injured three students, Leon County schools will pay out  six figures to one of those students.

According to the Tallahassee Democrat, the $125,000 settlement was voted on by the school board at Tuesday's meeting with a unanimous vote to approve it.

In May 2015 a teacher was performing a flame test during a chemistry class. The flame got out of control and sent two students to the hospital.

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