(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a school district shall
(1) expel for at least one year a student who violates AS 11.61.210(a)(8) while possessing a firearm, as that term is defined under 18 U.S.C. 921;
(2) suspend for at least 30 days, or expel for the school year or permanently, a student who violates AS 11.61.210(a)(8) while possessing a deadly weapon, other than a firearm as that term is defined under 18 U.S.C. 921.
(b) The administrative officer of a school district may on a case-by-case basis reduce or otherwise modify the expulsion or suspension of a student under (a) of this section.
(c) A prior conviction, or adjudication of delinquency or child in need of aid, for violation of AS 11.61.210(a)(8) is not necessary for a school board to suspend or expel a student under this section.
(d) Each school district shall adopt a policy providing for the
(1) referral to law enforcement authorities of students who violate AS 11.61.210(a)(8);
(2) identification of procedures and conditions for early reinstatement of students suspended or expelled under this section.
(e) Annually on a date set by the department, each school district shall report to the department the number of students expelled under this section and the types of weapons involved.
(f) In this section,
(1) “deadly weapon” has the meaning given in AS 11.81.900;
(2) “district” has the meaning given in AS 14.17.990.
Structure Alaska Statutes
Title 14. Education, Libraries, and Museums
Chapter 03. Public Schools Generally
Article 1. General Provisions.
Sec. 14.03.010. Establishment of school system.
Sec. 14.03.015. State education policy.
Sec. 14.03.016. A parent's right to direct the education of the parent's child.
Sec. 14.03.040. Day in session.
Sec. 14.03.050. School holidays.
Sec. 14.03.060. Elementary, junior high, and secondary schools.
Sec. 14.03.072. Literacy and early reading information.
Sec. 14.03.073. Secondary school course credit.
Sec. 14.03.075. College and career readiness assessment; retroactive issuance of diploma.
Sec. 14.03.077. High school diploma for certain veterans.
Sec. 14.03.078. Annual progress reports.
Sec. 14.03.080. Right to attend school.
Sec. 14.03.083. Contracting for services.
Sec. 14.03.085. Procurement preference for recycled Alaska products.
Sec. 14.03.090. Partisan, sectarian, or denominational doctrines prohibited.
Sec. 14.03.095. Part-time school attendance.
Sec. 14.03.100. Use of school facilities.
Sec. 14.03.105. Search of school lockers.
Sec. 14.03.110. Questionnaires and surveys administered in public schools.
Sec. 14.03.113. District determination of scholarship eligibility.
Sec. 14.03.115. Access to school records by parent, foster parent, or guardian.
Sec. 14.03.120. Education planning; reports.
Sec. 14.03.123. School and district accountability.
Sec. 14.03.125. Fund for the improvement of school performance.
Sec. 14.03.127. Funding for Internet services.
Sec. 14.03.130. Display of flags and pledge of allegiance.
Sec. 14.03.135. Dress code; natural hairstyles.
Sec. 14.03.140. Emergency drills.
Sec. 14.03.150. Property insurance required.
Sec. 14.03.160. Suspension or expulsion of students for possessing weapons.