Can my child get in trouble for bringing a knife to school? What about a Swiss Army Knife?
Schools are heavily regulated as far as what can be brought on campus. One class of prohibited items includes weapons, such as guns and knives. If a student brings any knife to school they can be suspended or recommended for expulsion, unless they have prior written consent from a certificated employee and the principal or the principal’s designated agent. A knife includes a folding knife with a locking blade, a razor, a weapon with a blade longer than 3 1⁄2 inches, and other similar items. There may be one argument however against a mandatory expulsion recommendation with a Swiss Army Knife, if the knife has a reasonable use for the student. However, we would strongly advise against tempting fate and would tell your child to leave their Swiss Army Knife at home. Q: Can a public school make the wearing of uniforms mandatory? What punishment can be meted out if a uniform is not worn and the parent has not signed a form excusing their child from the uniform requirement? A: Pursuant to Ca
