The suspensions for pretending pencils were guns have prompted the Suffolk, Virginia school board to revise its zero tolerance weapons policy.
Under the revised policy, school administrators can look at factors such as intent.
The new policy will also clarify that "ordinary objects" will not be considered weapons.
Under the new weapons policy, principals will determine punishment on a case by case basis.
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http://www.10news.com/news/elementary-students-suspended-after-pretending-pencils-were-guns-06172013
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