The family of a York County high school student who died by suicide in 2021 is suing his school district for failing to stop the bullying that allegedly contributed to his death.

Zachary Kirchner hanged himself after facing persistent harassment from fellow students for being gay and disabled, according to the complaint. The plaintiffs, Kirchner’s mother and brother, alleged that staff at Red Lion Area School District knew about the bullying but failed to stop it.

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