Weapons in School: Zero Tolerance

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I reviewed the district policy on weapons, and I have to say I'm not impressed by this teacher's interpretation of it.....

Weapons:
A. Dangerous Weapon. A dangerous weapon shall include a firearm
(including a starter gun) or any device which will or is designed to or may
readily be converted to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive, any
destructive device or any explosive, incendiary, or poison gas bomb, grenade,
rocket having a propellant charge of more than four (4) ounces, missile having
an explosive or incendiary charge of more than one-quarter ounce, mine or
similar device; a dagger, dirk, stiletto, knife with a blade over three (3) inches in
length, or pocket knife opened by a mechanical device, an iron bar or brass
knuckles; or, any other weapon as set forth in 18 USC&921. Also, any electronic
device that inflicts or causes pain or suffering is likewise considered a weapon.


B. Other Weapon. Any object or instrument including a replica, facsimile or
look-alike of such object or instrument, the principal use of which is to inflict
injury, physical pain or physical harm. The term “other weapon” shall additionally
include an object or instrument which is not in and of itself a weapon as defined
above, but where the possession or use of same is coupled with an intent by a
student to inflict injury or harm upon another person. Chemical or toxic
substances, e.g., mace, pepper spray, etc., are included in this category.

I don't see where drawing a picture of a gun (which is what my kid did) is a no-no -it may be a replica if you really stretch that, but it isn't an object or implement...