Type of Incident

Meets Zero Tolerance

Expulsion Referral *

Rationale**

Possession/Use of a Firearm

Yes

Mandatory

Possession is a felony – intent  is implied

Possession/Use of a  ‘dangerous weapon’

Yes

Mandatory

Possession is a felony –  intent is implied

Aggravated Assault

Yes

Mandatory

Intent to cause bodily harm  is present

Arson – with Combustible or  flammable liquid

Yes

Mandatory

Intent to cause bodily harm  is present

Possession/Use of other  weapon or object, not a firearm and not meeting MN Statute dangerous weapon  definition

With Intent**: 

Yes

Mandatory

Intent to cause bodily harm  is present

Without Intent**:

No

Depends on circumstances

Example: Repeated disregard  for this rule may imply intent