News by Kandiss Edwards Atlanta Schools Back ‘Student Voice’ While Threatening Discipline Regarding ICE Protests Official assert leaving school grounds is a violation of policy and will lead to disciplinary action. The Cobb County School District issued a statement supporting students’ rights to state their views. Other counties have issued similar warnings, including DeKalb County Schools. DeKalb County Schools stressed the need for students to use their voices to be heard without interrupting the instructional day. On Jan. 20, students in Gwinnett County Schools held a planned walkout.