In the Massachusetts school district, Sikh students are allowed to carry kirpans

Hopkinton school district may be the first in Massachusetts to allow students initiated in Sikh faith to carry kirpans. The small, dull blade worn as part of their religious identity is a small part of the identity of the Sikh community. Hopkintinton may be first school district to allow Sikh students to carry small blades in schools.

Hopkinton school district may be the first in Massachusetts to allow students initiated in Sikh faith to carry kirpans. Hopkinten schools may be first in the state to allow kids initiated in Sikhs to carry the kirpan. Hopinten School District may also be first school district to allow Sikh students to carry a kiran.