Are school's allowed to discipline a student for PDA based on sexual orientation?

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   Todd Kotler

   Massillon Education Law Attorney

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   Answered May 11, 2012 11:27. This question does not have enough facts. How old were the girls? How does the district define PDA? Has anyone collected statistics of PDA enforcements in district schools? How was it collected?
   
   Until one can demonstrate disparate treatment there is nothing to argue about, if the rule is in place and depending on how it is constructed.
   
   Good luck.

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