Common use of Possession of Dangerous Device or Weapon Other Than Firearm Clause in Contracts

Possession of Dangerous Device or Weapon Other Than Firearm. The normal penalty for possession or use of any weapons or dangerous devices will continue to be expulsion, except in the limited circumstances involving a first offense for the possession of an ordinary knife or other SPS defined weapon where there are no exceptional circumstances present and a sanction less than expulsion is necessary to comply with student due process rights. On the other hand, when a student uses a weapon or dangerous device, it is considered an exceptional circumstance and schools may proceed to expulsion without regard to progressive discipline.

Possession of Dangerous Device or Weapon Other Than Firearm. The normal penalty for possession or use of any weapons or dangerous devices will continue to be expulsion, except in the limited circumstances involving a first offense for the possession of an ordinary knife or other SPS defined weapon where there are no exceptional circumstances present and a sanction less than expulsion is necessary to comply with student due process rights. On the other hand, when a student uses a weapon or dangerous device, it is considered an exceptional circumstance and schools may proceed to expulsion without regard to progressive discipline.