100,000 signatures needed: Threatening students with suspensions if they protest gun violence is shameful

, [sign the petition: Support students’ right to protest gun violence. No suspensions](. [SIGN THE PETITION]( Youth activists and shooting survivors in Parkland, Florida have refueled the movement to end gun violence and pass comprehensive gun safety laws—and are inspiring students all across the country to join them. Students are planning walkouts, protests, and marches at schools across the United States, but not everyone is on board. A school superintendent in Needville, Texas told students they would face a three day suspension if they participated in any protests to demand better gun laws. Young people are fighting for their own lives, the lives of their friends and peers, and seeking justice for students who have died at the hands of mass shooters—and they’re being punished for it. This is completely unacceptable. School districts should offer support to students exercising their right to protest, not suspend them for it. This superintendent (and anyone who follows in his footsteps) should be ashamed. [Click here to IMMEDIATELY sign the petition calling on ALL school superintendents to support students’ rights to protest gun violence.]( [IMMEDIATELY SIGN THE PETITION]( Our message to school superintendents: Threatening students with disciplinary action if they participate in school walkouts or protests is simply not okay. Support students’ rights to protest gun violence. By signing this petition you will receive periodic updates on offers and activism opportunities from Daily Kos. You may unsubscribe at any time. Here's our [privacy policy](. In solidarity, Sarah Hogg, Daily Kos Daily Kos, PO Box 70036, Oakland, CA, 94612. Sent via [ActionNetwork.org](. To update your email address, change your name or address, or to stop receiving emails from Daily Kos, please [click here](.