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Board approves broader code of conduct language covering off‑campus conduct tied to extracurriculars and social media; members debate scope
Summary
The Susquehanna Township School District Board approved a revision to the student code of conduct on second reading that clarifies the district may discipline students for off‑campus conduct when there is a direct nexus to attendance at school or a school‑sponsored activity, including some social‑media conduct and incidents that occur while traveling to or from extracurricular events.
The Susquehanna Township School District Board approved a revision to the student code of conduct on second reading that clarifies the district may discipline students for off‑campus conduct when there is a direct nexus to attendance at school or a school‑sponsored activity, including some social‑media conduct and incidents that occur while traveling to or from extracurricular events.
Why it matters: the change expands explicit school jurisdiction over certain off‑campus behavior connected to extracurricular activities. Board members and administrators said the provision is intended to allow the…
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