JICI - Possession of Weapons in School

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Policy JICI

Adopted: March 21, 2024
 

The following are prohibited on school premises or at school-sponsored or school-related events, including athletic games:

1. Possessing a dangerous weapon, ammunition, or explosives, including but not limited to, a gun (such as pistol, revolver, rifle, shotgun, air gun or spring gun) slingshot, bludgeon, brass knuckles or artificial knuckles of any kind, or a knife or pocket knife; 

2. Bringing to school or school-related events any replicas of weapons or toys that resemble weapons 

Considerations for Recognized Religious Artifacts Resembling Weapons

• Sacred religious articles must be approved by the District according to Policy JICI before the start of each school year or before the student begins carrying the artifact. (See form)

• If a sacred religious article does not meet the District’s metrics (see form), the District, according to Policy JICI, will consider school safety when determining if exceptions can be made.

• The District reserves the right to suspend carrying a religious artifact during specific events.

Students who violate this policy are subject to (1) suspension or expulsion by the principal following appropriate due process, (2) referral to the police department and the Department of Social Services for further action, and (3) possible referral to the School Committee for an exclusionary hearing.

This policy and procedures consistent with this policy shall be printed in each school's handbook.

 

 

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