In the school's early days, classrooms within each pod had no walls, allowing students to participate in any one of several classes occurring at one time.

The female student was arrested on a charge called "disturbing schools" for refusing to give up her cell phone and leave the room.

Another female student in the classroom was also charged with disturbing schools after she allegedly yelled and cursed at the officer.

[4] The officer was fired after an internal review found that his actions ran counter to sheriff's department policy.

[6][7] In response to the incident, South Carolina lawmakers, led by Rep. Mia McLeod, have proposed limitations to the state statute that defines when students can be arrested for disrupting schools.