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Parent backs teachers’ First Amendment rights as superintendent outlines legal approach to student protest
Summary
A Hatboro parent urged the district to protect educators’ off‑duty speech and avoid disrupting classrooms; Superintendent Dr. Eberslacher described the district’s response to a student‑led protest, cited Supreme Court precedent (Tinker, Bethel, Mahanoy) and said personnel matters remain confidential.
Jeanie Pascucci told the Hatboro‑Horsham School District board Feb. 23 she supports the First Amendment rights of educators and warned that removing or disciplining teachers could interrupt student learning.
“My daughter is currently at a crucial time in her education… Any interruption in the HH students’ learning, especially the loss of a qualified, consistent educator at this time of the year, will be highly detrimental,” Pascucci said, identifying herself as a concerned parent from Hatboro.
Superintendent Dr. Eberslacher responded during his report, describing a recent student‑led, on‑campus…
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