ZERO TOLERANCE INFRACTIONS - Level IV
The Duval County School Board has adopted a zero-tolerance policy with respect to the following offenses. Students who commit these offenses shall receive the most severe consequences, including possible expulsion. See Duval County School Board Policy 5.28, Zero Tolerance for School Related Crimes.
NOTE: The highlighted (**) offenses are defined under Florida Statute 1006.13 and carry the recommendation of expulsion for a period not to exceed the remainder of the school year and one (1) additional year of attendance. All Level IV offenses may lead to the recommendation for expulsion.
The Duval County School Board will conduct an expulsion hearing for a student found to have committed a Zero Tolerance Offense, even if the student withdraws from Duval County Public Schools after committing the offense.
Special Note – Threat Management Team (TMT) – Infractions with the acronym (TMT) should initiate the Threat Management Team, which is a multi-disciplinary team that convenes when there is a real or perceived threat to schools or persons related to behavioral health.
* Report to Law Enforcement required on all Level 4 Infractions.