Schools
Brawl At Protest Prompts Reversal Of Delco School's Hoodie, Hat Ban
After a large fight broke out at Academy Park High School Tuesday during a protest, the school board reversed its ban on hoodies and hats.
SHARON HILL, PA — The Southeast Delco School District reneged on its recent decision to ban hoodies and hats in Academy Park High School after a protest turned into a brawl Tuesday.
The district on Oct. 27 approved a ban on hoodies and hats in the school, and the ban went into effect Monday.
That prompted a protest from students Tuesday.
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However, the protest led to a large fight breaking out, which Sharon Hill Police, as well as county and state authorities, responded to.
Sharon Hill Police said school officials and law enforcement officers were attacked and the school's lobby was damaged during the incident.
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The Southeast Delco School District then held an emergency meeting Wednesday.
According to Action News, the board voted to rescind the abruptly adopted policy.
Now, students are trusted to keep hoods on hoodies down while in class.
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