POLK COUNTY, Florida — An elementary school teacher will remain in the classroom. The school district investigated her after she sang a birthday song to a student.

Polk County Schools said they found no evidence that this teacher meant any harm. The version of the song, the child's parent said, is offensive and racially insensitive.

The investigation by the district included interviews with several students, as well as the teacher, Kimberly Langston.

According to the report, Langston has sung what she calls a "silly version" of the "Happy Birthday" song to students of various races. While the district acknowledges that intent doesn't erase impact, it concluded that the song did not target the student.

The investigation does show that Langston received a written reprimand for a lack o

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