Hickman County Board of Education
Descriptor Term:
Descriptor Code:
Issued Date:
6.309
04/03/23
Zero Tolerance Offenses
Rescinds:
Issued:
6.309
02/01/21
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In order to ensure a safe and secure learning environment, the following offenses shall not be
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tolerated:
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WEAPONS & DANGEROUS INSTRUMENTS
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Students shall not possess, handle, transmit, use or attempt to use any dangerous weapon in school
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buildings or on school grounds at any time, or in school vehicles and/or buses or off the school
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grounds at a school-sponsored activity, function or event.
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Dangerous weapons for the purposes of this policy shall include, but are not limited to, a firearm or
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anything manifestly designed, made or adapted for the purpose of inflicting death or serious bodily
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injury or anything that in the manner of its use or intended use is capable of causing death or serious
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bodily injury.
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Violators of this section shall be subject to suspension and/or expulsion from school.
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Firearms (as defined in 18 U.S.C. § 921)²
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In accordance with state law, any student who brings or possess a firearm on school property shall be
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expelled for a period of not less than one (1) calendar year. The director of schools shall have the
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authority to modify this expulsion requirement on a case-by-case basis. 6
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DRUGS³
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In accordance with state law, any student who unlawfully possesses any drug including any controlled
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substance or legend drug shall be expelled for a period of not less than one (1) calendar year. The
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director of schools shall have the authority to modify this expulsion requirement on a case-by-case
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basis.
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ASSAULT⁴⁵
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In accordance with state law, any student who commits aggravated assault as defined in § 39-13-102
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upon any teacher, principal administrator, any other employee of the school or school resource officer
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or assault that results in a bodily injury to a teacher, principal, administrator, school employee, or
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SRO shall be expelled for a period of not less than one (1) calendar year. The director of schools shall
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have the authority to modify this expulsion requirement on a case-by-case basis. 6
Version Date: June 14, 2023
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ELECTRONIC THREATS
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In accordance with state law, any student who transmits by an electronic device any communication
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containing a credible threat to cause bodily injury or death to another student or school employee and
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the transmission of such threat creates actual disruptive activity at the school that requires
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administrative intervention shall be expelled for a period of not less than one (1) calendar year. The
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director of schools shall have the authority to modify this expulsion requirement on a case-by-case
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basis.
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Threats of mass violence on school property or at a school-related activity. 6
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NOTIFICATION
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When it is determined that a student has violated this policy, the principal of the school shall notify the
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student's parent or guardian and the criminal justice or juvenile delinquency system as required by
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law.
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Legal References
Cross References
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TCA 49-6-3401(g)
Code of Conduct 6.300
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18 USCA § 921(a)(3); 20 USCA § 7961
Drug-Free Schools 6.307
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TCA 39-17-454; TCA 53-10-101
Suspension 6.316
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TCA 39-13-102
Student Disciplinary Hearing Authority 6.317
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TCA 39-13-101(a)(1)
Alternative Education 6.319
6.
TCA 49-6-3401(g)(2); TCA 49-6-3402; Public Acts of
Safe Relocation of Students 6.4081
2020, Chapter No. 603; Public Acts of 2023, Chapter No.
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7. TCA 49-6-4209; TCA 39-17-1312; 20 USCA § 7961(h)(1)
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## Table 1

|  | Hickman County Board of | Education |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  | Descriptor Term: Zero Tolerance Offenses | Descriptor Code: 6.309 | Issued Date: 04/03/23 |
|  |  | Rescinds: 6.309 | Issued: 02/01/21 |