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Georgia first grader with autism suspended for biting sandwich into shape of gun
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Andy Pierrotti , as published by Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News
· July 27, 2026
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Key takeaway Further details on the incident and the family's concerns are available from Atlanta News First, including the student's history of disciplinary actions at Sara Harp Minter Elementary.
A first grader with autism in Fayette County was suspended from school after an incident involving a sandwich. The student bit his sandwich into a shape resembling a gun and pointed it at a classmate during lunch. The student's family claims this incident is part of a larger issue with the school district's handling of their son's discipline, considering his autism.
School records indicate the student has been disciplined numerous times, with over two dozen actions taken against him. Further details on the incident and the family's concerns are available from Atlanta News First, including the student's history of disciplinary actions at Sara Harp Minter Elementary.
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Category: schools ·
Published: July 27, 2026 ·
Source: Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News ·
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