Family sues Sumner County school district after kindergartner with autism charged with assault
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A family is suing the Sumner County school district for failing to provide a requested one-on-one aide for their autistic kindergartner, leading to a school incident and subsequent felony charges that were later dropped. The lawsuit also alleges that a school assistant principal, Brandon Smart, used his position to push for the child’s removal from school, prompting the family’s legal action. The case highlights concerns over the school district's handling of students with autism and the potential misuse of authority by school staff.
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