J.R. v. Penns Manor Area Sch. Dist.

Nora Barry Fischer, U.S. District Judge

I. Introduction

Before the Court is a motion to dismiss (Doc. No. 8) filed by the Penns Manor Area School District ("the school district"). For reasons that follow, the motion will be granted.

II. Background

This case presents a constitutional issue in the context of a middle school student's right to free speech at school.

J.R. (also referred to herein as plaintiff) was a 12-year-old student at Penns Manor Area Junior High School up until his expulsion on April 5, 2018. Compl., Doc. No. 1 ¶ 5. On or about February 28, 2018, at approximately 7:30 AM, J.R.…