A Pasco County mother has filed a lawsuit against the Pasco County School Board after being denied access to video footage showing what happened to her son with special needs on a school bus.

Gretchen Stewart has filed a lawsuit in excess of $50,000 against the Pasco County School Board, demanding a jury trial in her fight to see the video of an incident involving her son, Ian, who has Down syndrome and autism.

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Records the Tampa Bay 28 I-Team obtained earlier this year from the Pasco Sheriff's Office revealed that a now-former bus assistant slapped Ian. While school employees and a deputy have viewed the video, Stewart was told she cannot see it unless she signs away her rights.

'I want to see the video': Pasco County mom wants answers after school

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