ARLINGTON, Wash. — Parents expressed relief Monday after learning a student who brought a loaded gun to Arlington High School last year will not be returning to campus.

The decision was made shortly before a packed Arlington Public Schools board meeting where parents voiced safety concerns about their children.

"I'm deeply concerned by the recent situation involving a student who brought a loaded handgun onto campus last year," a parent told board members during public comment Monday night.

The 14-year-old boy was arrested and charged with a felony in February 2024. The gun had a bullet in the chamber, the safety off and an additional full magazine of bullets.

Last week, district officials told KING 5 they were legally required to allow the student the option to return.

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