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Lawyer says Pine Richland School District has 'very limited' ability to discipline student over homecoming sign

Pine Richland's discipline for homecoming sign limited
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GIBSONIA, Pa. (KDKA) - There's now more legal wrangling over a racist homecoming sign shared on social media by a Pine Richland student.

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A Pennsylvania School Boards Association lawyer said the school district has a very limited ability to discipline the student for off-campus behavior due to First Amendment protections.

There are exceptions; including serious threats or conduct that causes a significant disruption.

After the photo was shared, the district said it was taking appropriate steps but did not say what those steps were.

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