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What will be an ideal response?
Zero tolerance means that the circumstances surrounding a particular incident are not considered when deciding what the consequences should be. Schools may not even be able to choose to use discretion in applying the zero tolerance policy. Answers will have various examples such as a child with mental retardation not understanding that even a toy gun is not allowed.
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