I think the administrative entities in these circumstances should be punished. The kids should at least be compensated for the severe stress placed on them due to these poorly planned and immoral practices. I'm guessing that the blame was redirected to students..... as it is in most cases. Hopefully something can be done about it!
Edit: I'm being extremely hopeful in saying "hopefully something can be done about it", justice is rarely achieved in the school system and action is seldom taken to amend the issues they created.