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High school student suspended after bringing cup of coffee on first day of school
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· September 12, 2026
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Key points : A senior's first day of school took an unexpected turn. She had brought a cup of coffee to class, which led to an in-school suspension.
From Beaver Falls, New York.: A senior's first day of school took an unexpected turn. She had brought a cup of coffee to class, which led to an in-school suspension. This action was taken due to a new rule regarding outside food and drink.
The student and her mother are questioning the validity of this rule, citing a lack of public notice. The school's code of conduct was updated to include this new rule, but the details of its implementation are being disputed. Further information about this incident is available from the source.
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Category: schools ·
Published: September 12, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
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