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Octorara board removes 'safe harbor' language from high school handbook to align with state guidance
Summary
After discussion, the board approved removing a 'safe harbor' provision from the high school student/parent handbook to align handbook language with board policy and recent state guidance that requires reporting of weapon violations.
The Octorara Area School District Board voted Dec. 8 to remove a "safe harbor" provision from the high school student/parent handbook that had allowed certain minor tool-related situations to be handled informally.
Board members questioned whether the provision, originally intended to protect students who inadvertently bring tool-type items used in CTE…
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