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by lazyasciiart 1254 days ago
> a "problem" that has a fairly clear solution: students with behavioral issues tied to use of social networking services that are disruptive to school functions can and should be expelled. Problem solved.

That's not the problem, and that would be a poorly targeted and illegal solution if it were. You can't expel a child from public school for having a mental health problem.

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And I'm sure you can point to the statute that violates. I'll wait.
> And I'm sure you can point to the statute that violates. I'll wait.

Federally, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Besides that, Washington State Constitution, Art. IX, ยง 1.