A school board in Nebraska is generating controversy over its decision to allow high school seniors to pose with firearms for yearbook photos, as long as it is a tasteful pose.
Omaha.com reports that the vote was 6-0 to allow seniors at Broken Bow Public schools to "pose with objects that illustrate their accomplishments or interests," including outdoor sporting activities such as hunting.
The board voted on the issue after parents requested the yearbook photo policy be amended. While there was no official ban on weapons in yearbook photos, the school generally prohibited them due to the high-profile cases of school violence around the country.
The school board’s new policy requires photos with weapons to be tasteful. While rifles, shotguns and knives are permitted, the student may not be pointing the weapons at the camera.
The school system serves a rural community where hunting is a popular family hobby. Approximately 50 to 60 seniors graduate each year from Broken Bow High School. It is not known how many will take advantage of the new yearbook photo policy.
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