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The use, possession or transfer of weapons by persons on District property is prohibited, with the exception of weapons under the control of law enforcement personnel who are on official business in the District or unless the weapon has been approved by the building principal or supervising administrator for possession in conjunction with a lawful, supervised activity or course.

For purposes of this policy, District property means on District grounds, school-sponsored activities or public conveyances providing transportation to a school or school-sponsored activity.

For purposes of this policy, the term 'weapon' shall be defined consistent with Act 167 of 1980 and shall include, but not be limited to, any knife, cutting instrument, cutting tool, nunchaku, firearm, shotgun, rifle and any other tool, instrument or implement capable of inflicting serious bodily injury wielded with the intent to threaten or harm another person.

Appropriate legal action will be taken against any person who possesses a weapon, or who assists possession in any way. Persons possessing any weapon will be reported to the police.

Any weapon possessed on or about a person while on District property in violation of this policy is subject to seizure and/or forfeiture

The Superintendent or designee will report to the Office for Safe Schools within the Department of Education all incidents relating to acts of violence or possession of a weapon by any person on school property as required.