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Zero Tolerance of Spices

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CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Pointing to yet another instance of zero tolerance policies being misapplied, attorneys for The Rutherford Institute have criticized school officials at Hickory Middle School for grossly overreacting when they suspended a seventh grade honors student over allegations that he was in possession of the Italian herb oregano.

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Parents Question Court Authority

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In response to an outcry from Fairfax County parents who have lost confidence in the public school system’s handling of student disciplinary issues, The Rutherford Institute has made available a letter that parents can use to revoke any and all authority—express or implied—of school administrators and staff to question or otherwise engage in disciplinary measures against their children in their absence.

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