Subdivision 1. Definitions. (a) "Hazing" means committing an act against a student, or coercing a student into committing an act, that creates a substantial risk of harm to a person in order for the student to be initiated into or affiliated with a student organization.
(b) "Student organization" means a group, club, or organization having students as its primary members or participants.
Subd. 2. Model policy. The commissioner of education shall maintain and make available to school boards a model policy on student or staff hazing that addresses the requirements of subdivision 3.
Subd. 3. School board policy. Each school board shall adopt a written policy governing student or staff hazing. The policy must apply to student behavior that occurs on or off school property and during and after school hours. The policy must include reporting procedures and disciplinary consequences for violating the policy. Disciplinary consequences must be sufficiently severe to deter violations and appropriately discipline prohibited behavior. Disciplinary consequences must conform with sections 121A.41 to 121A.56. Each school must include the policy in the student handbook on school policies.
1Sp1997 c 4 art 7 s 35; 1998 c 397 art 9 s 26; art 11 s 3; 2003 c 130 s 12
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 120 - 129C — Education Code: Prekindergarten - Grade 12
Chapter 121A — Student Rights, Responsibilities, And Behavior
Section 121A.01 — Definitions.
Section 121A.03 — Model Policy.
Section 121A.031 — School Student Bullying Policy.
Section 121A.035 — Crisis Management Policy.
Section 121A.037 — School Safety Drills.
Section 121A.04 — Athletic Programs; Sex Discrimination.
Section 121A.05 — Policy To Refer Firearms Possessor.
Section 121A.06 — Reports Of Dangerous Weapon Incidents In School Zones.
Section 121A.10 — Moment Of Silence.
Section 121A.11 — United States Flag.
Section 121A.15 — Health Standards; Immunizations; School Children.
Section 121A.16 — Early Childhood Health And Development Screening; Purpose.
Section 121A.17 — School Board Responsibilities.
Section 121A.19 — Developmental Screening Aid.
Section 121A.21 — School Health Services.
Section 121A.215 — Local School District Wellness Policies; Website.
Section 121A.22 — Administration Of Drugs And Medicine.
Section 121A.2205 — Possession And Use Of Epinephrine Auto-injectors; Model Policy.
Section 121A.221 — Possession And Use Of Asthma Inhalers By Asthmatic Students.
Section 121A.222 — Possession And Use Of Nonprescription Pain Relievers By Secondary Students.
Section 121A.223 — Possession And Use Of Sunscreen.
Section 121A.24 — Seizure Training And Action Plan.
Section 121A.25 — Chemical Abuse Preassessment Teams; Definitions.
Section 121A.26 — School Preassessment Teams.
Section 121A.28 — Law Enforcement Records.
Section 121A.29 — Reporting; Chemical Abuse.
Section 121A.30 — Pesticide Application At Schools.
Section 121A.31 — Safety Requirement Guidelines.
Section 121A.32 — Eye Protective Devices.
Section 121A.33 — Certain Mercury Use In Schools Prohibited.
Section 121A.335 — Lead In School Drinking Water.
Section 121A.336 — Notification Of Environmental Hazards.
Section 121A.34 — School Safety Patrols.
Section 121A.37 — Youth Sports Programs.
Section 121A.38 — Concussion Procedures.
Section 121A.39 — School Counselors.
Section 121A.41 — Definitions.
Section 121A.425 — Full And Equitable Participation In Preschool And Prekindergarten.
Section 121A.43 — Exclusion And Expulsion Of Pupils With A Disability.
Section 121A.44 — Expulsion For Possession Of Firearm.
Section 121A.45 — Grounds For Dismissal.
Section 121A.46 — Suspension Procedures.
Section 121A.47 — Exclusion And Expulsion Procedures.
Section 121A.48 — Good Faith Exception.
Section 121A.50 — Judicial Review.
Section 121A.51 — Reports To Service Agency.
Section 121A.52 — Nonapplication Of Compulsory Attendance Law.
Section 121A.53 — Report To Commissioner Of Education.
Section 121A.54 — Notice Of Right To Be Reinstated.
Section 121A.55 — Policies To Be Established.
Section 121A.56 — Application.
Section 121A.575 — Alternatives To Pupil Suspension.
Section 121A.58 — Corporal Punishment.
Section 121A.582 — Student Discipline; Reasonable Force.
Section 121A.585 — Notice Of Recording Device On A School Bus.
Section 121A.59 — Bus Transportation A Privilege Not A Right.
Section 121A.60 — Definitions.
Section 121A.61 — Discipline And Removal Of Students From Class.
Section 121A.64 — Notification; Teachers' Legitimate Educational Interest.
Section 121A.65 — Review Of Policy.
Section 121A.67 — Removal By Peace Officer.
Section 121A.69 — Hazing Policy.
Section 121A.70 — Secret Fraternities And Societies.