ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Orange County Public Schools issued a warning to families of students in grades 6-12 on Thursday regarding potential expulsion.
In the message, district officials said that effective immediately, students who violate the Code of Student Conduct involving threats, intimidation, or weapons will result in “severe consequences.”
The consequences for making a threat with a weapon now includes a full exclusion and expulsion from the district, the warning states.
“The changes are in response to the increase in school disruptions caused by social media posts and rumors about school threats in our secondary schools. This is the same problem that has been plaguing a lot of school districts across the country.
Our middle and high school students are taking a canvas course explaining the consequences. Our elementary students will have age appropriate review of the changes during their quarterly reviews. We encourage all parents to also view the canvas course that is on your child's canvas dashboard.
Also just this week, the state announced more severe consequences for making a threat or false report through the Fortify Florida app.
If you have any questions please contact your school. Thank you for your support as we work together to provide a safe and supportive learning environment for all of our students."
Orange County Public Schools
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