SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. ( WSMV /Gray News) - A student in Tennessee was sent home from school after allegedly dressing up as a Ku Klux Klan member for Halloween.

Bedford County Schools said that the student was partially dressed as a member of the KKK while telling their teacher they were dressed as a priest.

However, school officials said the student later told classmates that they were indeed a Klan member and revealed their full costume.

“The student was sent home after the parent was contacted and was gone from the school by about 10:30 a.m., and severe disciplinary measures were imposed in response to this unacceptable choice,” school leaders said. “Our administration handled this matter swiftly and with full seriousness.”

Bedford County Schools said it rejects racism and hate.

“Our

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