Slightly more than 18 months after a student carried a weapon on the premises of Arlington High School, that same student may be permitted back on school grounds when classes start Sept. 3.

The then-14-year-old boy was charged with a felony in February 2024 after classmates reported he brought a handgun to school. The gun had one round in the chamber, the safety was off, and he brought an additional loaded magazine.

Once it was reported, he was removed from Arlington High School by law enforcement. However, since the ordeal is not yet finalized and the investigation remains ongoing, the student may be able to return to campus. Federal law requires the district to provide the option for him to return, Arlington Public Schools District spokesman Gary Sabol told KING 5 , as every student

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