Or:

Breaking rules (that apply to both girls and boys, incidentally) and talking back & swearing at teachers, administrators, and the principal could be qualified as "causing trouble".

As a lawyer, you should be in the habit of doing research and considering the actual facts of the case before making an assessment or passing judgment.

You might want to do a little more research on the story and reconsider your post.

Facts: not something jezebel is concerned with.

Lots of large bags on the floor between desks = lots of clutter (and possibly fire safety code violation).

Yeah, kid violates rules and swears at teachers and administrators when called out on it = "awesomeness".

Clutter and fire safety code could be an issue as well (lots of large backpacks on the floors = impede escape in the event of fire)

When I was growing up we used thing called "arms".

Maybe if the author focused more on the actual FACTS of the case than falsely applying their agenda to it to create outrage and generate page views this site wouldn't be such a joke. The rule is about larger bags (like backpacks) and applies to ALL students. And the point is that they create too much clutter in the…

The rule in question has to do with BAGS (as in larger bags like book bags and backpacks) - and applies to ALL students. And nowhere does it say that small purse-like items like pencil cases, etc. are not allowed for boys.

How is this relevant? The rule is about BAGS (large bags, like book bags and backpacks) - not purses.

You are 100% absolutely correct.

A little research goes a long way. The rule is about bags (larger bags like book bags, backpacks, etc) - not purses.

One, there could be a size limit making purses (or pencil cases, that boys might also have) acceptable but larger bags not. Two: Large bags and backpacks placed on the floor next to desks could very well be a violation of fire safety code. And even if not, the reasoning is that they create too much clutter in the…

Also - since students tend to dump their large bags on the floor next to their desks, it is quite possibly a violation of fire safety code..

A more accurate headline would read, "School Has Rule, Enforces It".

Purse (or pencil case, etc) = small, can be placed on desk while in class. Large backpack full of books, sports equipment and other items = large, probably dumped on the floor next to the desk creating a violation of fire safety code.

"Hey Skylar, no bags in class."

"Fuck you - I'm keeping my bag."

To clarify; from what I find online, the rule is about larger bags (backpacks, etc.) that create too much clutter in classrooms. That is actually quite valid, since students sitting at desks most likely dump their backpacks on the floor, which could qualify as a potential fire (escape) hazard. It seems smaller purses…