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Weapons on School Property 3-63
School Board of the City of Virginia Beach
Policy 3-63
BUSINESS AND NONINSTRUCTIONAL OPERATIONS
Safety: Weapons on School Property
The laws regarding the possession and/or use of weapons on school grounds and areas adjacent thereto are clear and penalties are provided for violators of these laws. All members of the community are subject to these laws and have the responsibility as citizens to uphold them.
The School Board will not condone any violation of the law and will fully support any citizen, who, in good faith acts to report, or cause any investigation to be made, into the activities of employees, students or other persons as they relate to the legal references of this Policy.
Legal Reference
Code of Virginia § 18.2-279, as amended. Discharging firearms or missiles within or at building or dwelling house.
Code of Virginia § 18.2-280, as amended. Willfully discharging firearms in public places.
Code of Virginia § 18.2-282, as amended. Pointing, holding, or brandishing firearm, air or gas operated weapon or object similar in appearance; penalty.
Code of Virginia § 18.2-287.4, as amended. Carrying loaded firearms in public areas prohibited; penalty.
Code of Virginia § 18.2-308.1, as amended. Possession of firearm, stun weapon, or other weapon on school property prohibited; penalty.
Adopted by School Board: February 16, 1993
Amended by School Board: October 11, 2022