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Story summary
- Parents of a five-year-old autistic boy sued Sumner County Schools and assistant principal Brandon Smart.
- The suit claims the district refused to provide a full-time aide before school started.
- After August-September 2025 outbursts, the district added an aide but said harm occurred.
- Officer Larry Burke charged the child with felony aggravated assault, though no serious injuries were reported.
- Prosecutors declined the case, dismissing Smart’s private petition in April 2026.