Threat to Student (Verbal or Physical)

404 - Threat to Student (Verbal or Physical)

Threatening or aggressive language (verbal, written/electronic; implicit or explicit) or physical gestures directed toward another student. This includes any threats that create a hostile educational environment. (Threat assessment may be necessary.)

  • Schools may conduct a threat assessment.

  • Apply extended suspension and expulsion only to grades 6-12.

  • Level 5: If the school administrator decides to request an expulsion conference, the school administrator or designee must contact the Department of Student Services within two (2) days of the alleged offense to request an expulsion conference.

Level 1-4

Expressing - orally, in writing, or by gesture - intent to do physical harm.

Level 2-5

Engaging in persistent threat.