"We congratulate Hazelwood School District in reaching the right resolution to the dispute that has disrupted the lives of its students in recent days.
We are disturbed at the retaliatory and excessive punishment of students who were peacefully exercising their First Amendment rights. In the future, we hope that the school district encourages students to be engaged citizens in our democracy and fosters trust that educational institutions fully support free speech and well-thought-out civil disobedience.
The ACLU of Missouri will continue to defend the rights of all Missourians."
-- Jeffrey Mittman, Executive Director, ACLU of Missouri