The school board in the Southeast Delco School District held an emergency meeting Wednesday night after a peaceful protest over a change in the dress code at Academy Park High School in Sharon Hill turns into a brawl.
both inside and outside the 1,300-student school. At least ten students were arrested and will likely be charged with aggravated assault and related charges.
"It's a hoodie. It's a piece of cloth. Stop worrying about what's on my body. Worry about what's in my head. I need education. I need to be sure I'm safe," parent Michele McGowan said. "Someone could have gotten killed yesterday. We need to focus on that, instead of focusing on hoodies," said student Matthew Bing.
Last month, the school board banned the wearing of hooded sweatshirts and hats in the school. The new policy took effect Monday.
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