HEALTHJul 29 · 09:20 UTCWBTV CHARLOTTEAndy Pierrotti, Gray News staff

First grader with autism suspended for biting sandwich into shape of gun

A Georgia first grader with autism was suspended after biting his sandwich into the shape of a gun and pointing it at a classmate. The family claims the school district has disciplined the student over 30 times since 2023 without adequately considering his disability, prompting advocacy from a former special education director.

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