EXCEPTIONS ALLOWED TO MICHIGAN’S ZERO TOLERANCE LAW Discretion/Exceptions allowed: MCL 380.1311 (2) provides four exceptions to zero tolerance weapons possession: The object or instrument possessed by the pupil was not possessed by the pupil for use as a weapon, or for direct or indirect delivery to another person for use as a weapon or, The weapon was not knowingly possessed by the pupil or, The pupil did not know or have reason to know that the object or instrument possessed by the pupil constituted a dangerous weapon or, The weapon was possessed by the pupil at the suggestion, request, or direction of, or with the express permission of, school or police authorities. No exceptions for a student that commits: Arson in a school building or on school grounds, or Criminal sexual conduct in a school building or on school grounds, or Physical and verbal assault on school personnel (employee, volunteer, or contractor.) Note: Ensure student is evaluated for disability before permanent suspension. MCL 380.1311(1).
EXCEPTIONS ALLOWED TO MICHIGAN’S ZERO TOLERANCE LAW Discretion/Exceptions allowed: MCL 380.1311 (2) provides four exceptions to zero tolerance weapons possession: The object or instrument possessed by the pupil was not possessed by the pupil for use as a weapon, or for direct or indirect delivery to another person for use as a weapon or, The weapon was not knowingly possessed by the pupil or, The pupil did not know or have reason to know that the object or instrument possessed by the pupil constituted a dangerous weapon or, The weapon was possessed by the pupil at the suggestion, request, or direction of, or with the express permission of, school or police authorities. No exceptions for a student that commits: Arson in a school building or on school grounds, or Criminal sexual conduct in a school building or on school grounds, or Physical and verbal assault on school personnel (employee, volunteer, or contractor.) Note: Ensure student is evaluated for disability before permanent suspension. MCL 380.1311(1).
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