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Louisiana principal apologizes and takes leave after punishing student over dance video

  • Principal initially removed student from position and revoked scholarship recommendation for dancing in video.
  • Principal questioned student's religious beliefs during disciplinary meeting.
  • After backlash, principal reversed punishment, apologized, and acknowledged overstep.
  • Student and mother felt apology came too late after scholarship deadline passed.
  • Principal requested leave of absence for remainder of school year.
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