Sex Offender Allowed to Enroll at High School, Parents Outraged

Steven Holt, 18, was convicted of sex crimes in another state.

YUCCA VALLEY (KTLA) -- Parents at Yucca Valley High School say they're outraged that a convicted sex offender is enrolled as a student.

Steven Holt, 18, was convicted of sex crimes in Wisconsin.

Authorities in San Bernardino County have not released the details of his crimes, but Holt was reportedly involved in multiple sexual assaults with female victims between the ages of 6 and 15.

Holt was allowed to enroll in the special education program at Yucca Valley High on April 4, according to the Morongo Unified School District.

Holt was on campus last week and also rode a school bus, but he was supervised at all times, school officials said.

The district mailed a letter to the families of all its students on Friday explaining the situation.

The letter contained Holt's name and age, but no picture.

Many parents say they're outraged by the decision to allow a registered sex offender to attend classes.

District officials say they understand parents' concerns, but must they must still uphold Holt's right to an education.