Special Education Student at Taoyuan Elementary School Allegedly Bullied by Teacher: Forced to Write 100 Times, Filmed for Humiliation, Causing Suicidal Thoughts; Parents Sue

A teacher identified as C at an elementary school in Taoyuan City has been accused of long-term bullying of a special education student with autism and ADHD. The methods included assigning 100 lines to write as punishment, public humiliation, and filming the student's emotional outbursts and sharing them with a parent group, which led the student to have suicidal thoughts. The parents reported the incident to the school and filed a criminal complaint in early 2024. An internal investigation confirmed these allegations and recommended a one-year suspension for Teacher C, with the case awaiting a decision from the education bureau. Teacher C responded by accusing the principal and the parents of defamation, but this claim was dismissed.

Background of the Student and the Start of the Incident

According to the parents, the student was diagnosed at a young age with autism, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and dysgraphia. Since enrollment, the school has held Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings each semester as required to assist with the student's learning and adaptation. However, starting in September 2023, the student began frequently expressing a reluctance to attend school. Upon further investigation, the parents discovered that the teacher, identified as Teacher C, had subjected the student to multiple instances of inappropriate treatment.

Specific Behaviors Alleged by the Parents

The parents pointed out that Teacher C often required the student to write lines as punishment for reasons such as "not cleaning properly," "not helping classmates," and "not submitting homework," with the number of times often reaching over a hundred. Additionally, Teacher C repeatedly threw the student's notebooks on the ground and humiliated him in front of the entire class. On one occasion during a film club activity, when the student's snacks were taken by other classmates, he sought help from Teacher C but was instead criticized for "not understanding sharing" and "lacking empathy," and was punished.

More seriously, Teacher C allegedly deliberately provoked the student, leading to emotional outbursts in class, and recorded the student's inability to sit still and movement of desks and chairs. Teacher C uploaded the video to the class parent group, claiming the student "threatened classmates," resulting in other parents and students rejecting and isolating him. The parents stated that these actions caused significant psychological pressure on the child, even leading to suicidal thoughts.

School and Education Bureau's Handling Progress

In January 2024, the parents formally reported Teacher C's bullying behavior to the school and filed criminal charges for coercion, defamation, and injury with the Taoyuan District Prosecutor's Office. The school immediately initiated an investigation and convened a teaching evaluation committee. Based on the committee's findings, it was confirmed that Teacher C had mistreated the student, recommending a one-year suspension and arranging for the student to transfer classes to protect his learning rights.

The case has been submitted to the Taoyuan City Education Bureau for review, and the final decision on whether to officially suspend Teacher C is pending the authority's determination. The parents are urging the Education Bureau to expedite the review process and promptly remove unfit teachers.

Counterclaims and Media Manipulation by the Involved Teacher

After the incident came to light, Teacher C not only failed to publicly apologize but also filed a lawsuit against the principal and the student's parents in September 2023, accusing them of defamation, public insult, and threats. According to the Taoyuan District Prosecutor's Office investigation, the related accusations were unfounded, and in mid-April 2025, it was decided not to prosecute, with no summons issued for the principal and parents.

Additionally, the parents noted that Teacher C contacted the media to publish a report titled "Punished to Write Lines Twenty Times and Reported by Overprotective Parents," attempting to divert attention. The report link was posted in the parent group and even mentioned in front of the student, causing an emotional breakdown. The parents subsequently filed complaints with the National Communications Commission (NCC) and the media, providing relevant information, which led to a shift in public opinion.

Judicial Procedures and Subsequent Developments

Regarding the criminal complaints filed by the parents, the Taoyuan District Prosecutor's Office has accepted and is investigating the case. Although Teacher C's counterclaims against the principal and parents have been dismissed, the investigation into whether Teacher C is involved in coercion, injury, and defamation charges is still ongoing.

Currently, the student has completed the class transfer and continues to receive psychological counseling. The parents expressed hope that through judicial and administrative procedures, justice will be achieved for their child, and that the education system will place greater emphasis on the rights and protection mechanisms for special education students.

Special Education Student at Taoyuan Elementary School Allegedly Bullied by Teacher: Forced to Write 100 Times, Filmed for Humiliation, Causing Suicidal Thoughts; Parents Sue

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