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West York board discusses new Act 44 requirement to notify families and staff when students possess weapons
Summary
District administrators briefed the board on Act 44, which takes effect Jan. 6 and requires notifying both families and staff when a student is found in possession of a weapon; the board debated specificity of notices, translation, legal review and a planned explanatory message to families.
Superintendent and administrators told the West York Area School District board that changes under Act 44 will require broader notifications when a student is found with a weapon. The new communication rule goes into effect Jan. 6 and requires both staff working with the student and families in the building (or campus) to be notified.
Administrators said the notices will be distributed through channels parents are used to receiving,…
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