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KADA-AP: Prohibition of Weapons on School Property

DEFINITIONS

For purposes of this policy, the following definitions apply:

  • Weapon includes, but is not limited to:
    • Dangerous weapon as defined by NDCC 62.1-01-01
    • Any device designed to stun through use of voltage whether through direct contact or through a projectile
    • Any firearm lookalike or dangerous weapon lookalike brought on school property with the intent to threaten or intimidate
    • Any other object that is used, attempted to be used, or intended to be used to threaten or intimidate, cause destruction to property, or to cause injury to self or others
  • Firearm as defined by 18 U.S.C. 921 and NDCC 62.1-01-01
  • School property is defined in NDCC 15.1-19-10 (6)(b) as all land within the perimeter of the school site and all school buildings, structures, facilities, and school vehicles, whether owned or leased by a school district, and the site of any school-sponsored event or activity.

PROHIBITIONS

Parents and members of the public are prohibited from knowingly possessing weapons and firearms on school property including those individuals who may otherwise be permitted by law to carry such weapons. This prohibition does not apply to law enforcement personnel. Weapons and firearms under the control of law enforcement personnel are permitted on school property.

Students are also prohibited from knowingly possessing, carrying, transmitting and/or using weapons and firearms on school property. Administrative policy FFD-AP:Carrying Weapons governs weapons infractions for students. 

EXCEPTIONS

The prohibitions in this policy do not apply in the following instances:

  1. Use of a firearm or other weapon by a school resource officer
  2. Use of a blank firearm cartridge or lookalike weapon in a sporting, memorial, or theatrical event
  3. Utilization of school-supplied equipment related to participation in the district-sponsored JROTC program 
  4. For purposes of a hunter’s safety course
  5. Other special purposes authorized by the Superintendent or designee 
  6. The public is not in violation of this policy if using an item prohibited by this policy to defend oneself or others in an emergency situation that warrants self-defense.

FIREARMS STORED IN VEHICLES

Members of the public who have firearms and/or weapons stored in their vehicles shall park their vehicles off school property when visiting the school or attending a school-sponsored event. 

ENFORCEMENT

When a school employee observes a violation of this policy, s/he shall inform the violator and ask him/her to remove the weapon or firearm from school property.  When the violator refuses or in emergency situations, the school employee shall follow applicable emergency response protocols.

Adopted: 05/10/16
Reviewed: 10/22/24
Revised: