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Philly School District Making Changes After Autistic Student Wanders Off

A middle school student wandered away from her school group and was found partially naked. Now, the Philadelphia School District is acting.

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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Every parent wants to know their child is safe at school. A frightening incident involving a student in Northeast Philadelphia is leading to a major change in School District of Philadelphia policy.

Every aspect of Kathy Connolly’s home is designed to keep her two twin daughters safe.

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Olivia and Samantha were diagnosed with autism when they were about 2-and-a-half years old.

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