Mother Says School District Called Police After 6-Year-Old Daughter With Down Syndrome Pretended To Shoot Teacher With Finger

TREDYFFRIN TOWNSHIP, Pa. (CBS) — The mother of a 6-year-old with Down syndrome says the Tredyffrin-Easttown School District mishandled an incident involving her daughter after she pretended to shoot her teacher with her finger. Maggie Gaines says 6-year-old Margot, a student at Valley Forge Elementary School, now has a police report on file. In November, Margot became frustrated and made a gesture that sparked a disciplinary investigation.- More...