The Sikh Coalition says the fire was lit on May 5 during a fire drill while the Sikh student, one of only two in the school who wear turbans, was talking with a friend. The student reportedly put out the fire and was not injured.
Authorities say an 18-year-old Hightstown senior, Garrett Green, was arrested hours later and charged with arson and criminal mischief. Students say he has also been suspended.
The New York-based coalition says the school should hold an assembly, publish a newsletter article and require classroom discussions about the alleged incident.