FL H7029

Simulating a firearm or weapon while playing or wearing clothing/accessories depicting firearms is not grounds for disciplinary action or referral to criminal or juvenile justice systems.

Simulating a firearm or weapon while playing includes: brandishing food items, possessing toy firearms 2 inches or less in length or made of plastic building blocks, using fingers/hands, vocalizing imaginary weapons, drawing pictures, and using writing utensils to simulate weapons.

Students may be disciplined if simulating a firearm substantially disrupts learning, causes bodily harm, or places others in reasonable fear of bodily harm.

Any disciplinary consequences imposed must be proportionate to the infraction severity and consistent with district school board policies; if a student is disciplined, the principal must notify the parent.

Disciplinary action for clothing or accessories shall follow existing policies unless the item causes substantial disruption to learning, and schools may still adopt uniform policies.