Infraction Type

Level

Code

Definition

Academic Dishonesty

Receiving or providing unauthorized assistance on classroom projects, assignments or exams

1

32(a)

Intentional receiving or providing of unauthorized assistance on classroom projects, assessments and assignments

2

32(b)

Intentional plagiarism or cheating on a minor classroom assignment or project

3

32(c)

Intentional plagiarism or cheating on a major exam, statewide assessment or project or the falsification of school records (including forgery)

Alcohol

Violation of laws or ordinances prohibiting the manufacture, sale, purchase, transportation, possession, or use of intoxicating alcoholic beverages or substances represented as alcohol.

1

1(a)

Unintentional possession of alcohol

2

1(b)

Under the influence of alcohol without possession

3

1(c)

Violation of laws or ordinances prohibiting the manufacture, sale, purchase, transportation, possession, or use of intoxicating alcoholic beverages or substances represented as alcohol.

Arson

Unlawful and intentional damage or attempted damage to any real or personal property by fire or incendiary devices

2

2(b)

Attempt to commit arson or use of matches, lighters or incendiary devices at school; includes but is not limited to the use of fireworks and trashcan fires without damage to school property.

3

2(c)

Intentional damage as a result of arson-related activity or the use of an incendiary device

Attendance Related Infractions

Repeated or excessive unexcused absences or tardiness; including failure to report to class, skipping class, leaving school without authorization, or failure to comply with disciplinary sanctions

1

30(a)

Repeated or excessive unexcused absences or tardiness; including failure to report to class, skipping class, leaving school without authorization, or failure to comply with disciplinary sanctions

Battery

Intentional touching or striking of another person to intentionally cause bodily harm. Note: The key difference between battery and fighting is that fighting involves mutual participation.

1

3(a)

Intentional physical attack with the intent to cause bodily harm, resulting in no bodily injuries. Includes pushing, hitting, kicking, shoving, pinching, slapping, and other physical confrontations.

2

3(b)

Intentional physical attack with the intent to cause bodily harm resulting in mild or moderate bodily injuries. Includes pushing, hitting, kicking, shoving, pinching, slapping and other physical confrontations that result in mild or moderate injuries.

3

3(c)

Intentional physical attack with the intent to cause bodily harm resulting in severe injuries or any physical attack on school personnel; Level 3 may be used for students that violate the school policy on battery three or more times during the same school year.

Breaking & Entering – Burglary

Unlawful or unauthorized forceful entry into a school building or vehicle (with or without intent to commit theft). Note: The key difference between Trespassing and Breaking & Entering – Burglary is that trespassing does not include forceful entry into the school building.

3

4(c)

Unlawful or unauthorized forceful entry into a school building or vehicle (with or without intent to commit theft)

Bullying

A pattern of behavior, which may include written, verbal, or physical acts, or through a computer, computer system, computer network, or other electronic technology occurring on school property, on school vehicles, at designated school bus stops, or at school-related functions that is so severe, persistent, or pervasive so as to have the effect of substantially  interfering with a student’s education, threatening the educational environment, or causing substantial physical harm or visibly bodily harm

1

29(a)

First Offense of bullying as defined in Georgia Code Section 20-2-751.4. Includes teasing, threats, name-calling, intimidation, harassment, humiliation, hazing, physical attacks, extortion, and social exclusion, spreading of rumors or falsehoods, gossip, stalking, or other electronic means to harass or intimidate.

2

29(b)

Second incident of bullying as defined in Georgia Code Section 20-2-751.4

3

29(c)

Repeated acts, as defined in Georgia Code Section 20-2-751.4, occurring on school property or school possession that is a willful attempt or threat to inflict injury, or apparent means to do so, any display of force that puts victim at fear of harm, any written, verbal or physical act that threatens, harasses, or intimidates; causes another person physical harm; interferes with a student's education; so severe and pervasive intimidated or threatens educational environment.

Computer Trespass

Use of a school computer for anything other than instructional purposes or unauthorized use of a computer or computer network with the intention of deleting, obstructing, interrupting, altering, damaging, or in any way causing the malfunction of the computer, network, program(s) or data

2

5(b)

Unauthorized use of school computers for anything other than instructional purposes. Includes compute misuse, using computers to view or send inappropriate material, and violation of system computer use policy.

3

5(c)

Unauthorized use of a computer or computer network with the intention of deleting, obstructing, interrupting, altering, damaging, obtaining confidential information or in any way causing the malfunction of the computer, network, program(s) or data; includes disclosure of a number, code, password, or other means of access to school computers or the school system computer network without proper authorization. Includes computer hacking

Disorderly Conduct

Any act that substantially disrupts the orderly conduct of a school function, substantially disrupts the orderly learning environment, or poses a threat to the health, safety, and/or welfare of students, staff or others. (Includes disruptive behaviors on school buses)

1

6(a)

Creating or contributing to a moderate disturbance that substantially disrupts the normal operation of the school environment but doesn't pose a threat to the health or safety of others. Includes general bus misbehavior, spitting on persons or property, and encouraging disruptive behavior.

2

6(b)

Creating or contributing to a severe disturbance that substantially disrupts the normal operation of the school environment but doesn't pose a threat to the health or safety of others; may represent a repeat action. Includes general bus misbehavior, spitting on persons or property, and encouraging disruptive behavior. May include clothing or items containing depictions of vulgarity or obscenity.

3

6(c)

Creating or contributing to a severe disturbance that substantially disrupts the school environment or poses a threat to the health and safety of others. Level 3 may be used for students who violate the school policy on disorderly conduct three or more times during the same school year. Includes disruptive behavior on a school bus and misbehavior during a fire drill or other safety exercise.

Dress Code Violations

Violation of school dress code that includes standards for appropriate school attire.

1

31(a)

Non-invasive and non-suggestive clothing, jewelry, book bags or other articles of personal appearance.

2

31(b)

Invasive or suggestive clothing, jewelry, book bags or other articles of personal appearance.

3

31(c)

Level 3 may be used for students who violate the school dress code policy three or more times during the same school year.

Drugs (Except Alcohol & Tobacco)

Unlawful use, cultivation, manufacture, distribution, sale, purchase, possession, transportation, or importation of any controlled drug or narcotic substance, or equipment or devices used for preparing or using drugs or narcotics; or any medication prescribed to a student or purchased over-the-counter and not brought to the office upon arrival to school

1

7(a)

Unintentional possession of prescribed or over-the-counter medication. Does not include the possession of narcotics or any illegal drugs

2

7(b)

Any medication prescribed to a student or purchased over the counter and not brought to the office upon arrival at school

3

7(c)

Unlawful use, cultivation, manufacture, distribution, sale, purchase, possession, transportation, or importation of any controlled drug or narcotic substance, or equipment or devices used for preparing or using drugs or Narcotics

Electronic Smoking Device

Any device used to deliver nicotine or any other substance intended for human consumption that may be used by a person to simulate smoking through inhalation of vapor or aerosol from the device. Such devices include those manufactured, distributed, marketed, or sold as an electronic cigarette, electronic cigar, electronic cigarillo, electronic pipe, electronic hookah, vape pen, electronic nicotine delivery system or any cartridge or other component of the device or related product.

1

42(a)

Unintentional possession of an electronic smoking device

2

42(b)

Use or knowledgeable possession of an electronic smoking device

3

42(c)

Distribution and/or selling of electronic smoking devices: Level 3 may be used for students who violate school policy on electronic smoking devices three or more times during the same school year

Fighting

Mutual participation in a fight involving physical violence where there is no one main offender and intent to harm. Note: The key difference between fighting and battery is that fighting involves mutual participation.

1

8(a)

A physical confrontation between two or more students with the intent to harm, resulting in no bodily injuries.

2

8(b)

A physical confrontation between two or more students with the intent to harm, resulting in mild or moderate bodily injuries. Mild to moderate bodily injuries include, but are not limited to, scratches, bloody noses, bruises, black eyes, and other bodily marks.

3

8(c)

A physical confrontation between two or more students with the intent to harm, resulting in severe bodily injuries. Level 3 may be used for students who violate the school policy on fighting three or more times during the same school year. Level 3 fighting typically results in injuries requiring medical attention.

Gang-Related Activity

Any group of three or more students with a common name or common identifying signs, symbols, tattoos, graffiti, or attire that engage in criminal gang activity (O.C.G.A. § 16-15-3)

2

35(b)

Wearing or possessing gang-related apparel; communicating either verbally or non-verbally to convey membership or affiliation with a gang

3

35(c)

The solicitation of others for gang membership, the defacing of school or personal property with gang-related symbols or slogans, threatening or intimidating on behalf of a gang, or the requirement or payment for protection or insurance through a gang. Level 3 should be used for students who display a pattern of violating the school policy related to gang activity.

Homicide

Killing of one human being by another

3

9(c)

Killing of one human being.

Kidnapping

The unlawful and forceful abduction, transportation, and/or detention of a person against his/her will

3

10(c)

The unlawful and forceful abduction, transportation, and/or detention of a person against his/her will.

Larceny/Theft

The unlawful taking of property belonging to another person or entity (e.g., school) without threat, violence or bodily harm. Note: The key difference between larceny/theft and robbery is that the threat of physical harm or actual physical harm is involved in a robbery.

1

11(a)

The unlawful taking of property belonging to another person or entity that does not belong to the student, with a value between $25 and $100

2

11(b)

The unlawful taking of property belonging to another person or entity that does not belong to the student, with a value between $100 and $250

3

11(c)

The unlawful taking of property belonging to another person or entity that does not belong to the student with a value exceeding $250 - Level 3 may be used for students that violate the school policy on larceny/theft three or more times during the same school year.

Motor Vehicle Theft

Theft or attempted theft of any motor vehicle

3

12(c)

Theft or attempted theft of any motor vehicle, including, but not limited to, cars, trucks, ATVs, and golf carts.

Other Incident for a State-Reported Discipline Action

Any other discipline incident for which a student is administered corporal punishment, detention, in-school or out-of-school suspension, expelled, suspended for riding the bus, assigned to an alternative school, referred to court or juvenile system authorities, or removed from class at the teacher's request (pursuant to O.C.G.A. 20-2-738)

2

24(b)

Level 2 should be used for students who display a pattern of violating local school policies not listed among the state incident types. Includes but is not limited to parking violations, etc.

Repeat Offenses

Collection of offenses not previously assigned a state reportable action that occurs on a single or across multiple school days that leads to a state reportable disciplinary action.

1

36(a)

Collection of minor incidents

2

36(b)

Collection of moderate incidents

3

36(c)

Collection of severe incidents

Robbery

The taking of, or attempting to take, anything of value that is owned by another person or organization under confrontational circumstances by force or threat of force or violence and/or by putting the victim in fear. Note: The key difference between robbery and larceny/theft is that the threat of physical harm or actual physical harm is involved in a robbery.

2

13(b)

Robbery without the use of a weapon. Taking something by force or threat of force.

3

13(c)

Robbery with the use of a weapon. Weapons may include, but are not limited to, guns, knives, clubs, razor blades, etc.

Serious Bodily Injury

The term “serious bodily injury” means bodily injury that involves a substantial risk of death, protracted and obvious disfigurement, or protracted loss or impairment of the function of a bodily member, organ, or mental faculty.

3

27(c)

Infliction of "bodily harm" that dismembers, disfigures, causes permanent loss of a limb or function of an organ and causes substantial risk of death. Any behavior that dismembers, disfigures, causes permanent loss of a limb or function of an organ and causes substantial risk of death

Sexual Battery

Oral, anal, or vaginal penetration against the person's will or where the victim did not or is incapable of giving consent; touching of private body parts of another person either through human contact or using an object, forcibly or against the person's will or where the victim did not or is incapable of giving consent

3

14(c)

Oral, anal, or vaginal penetration against the person's will or where the victim did not or is incapable of giving consent; touching of private body parts of another person, either through human contact or using an object, forcibly or against the person's will or where the victim did not or is incapable of giving consent

Sexual Harassment

Non-physical and unwelcome sexual advances, lewd gestures or verbal conductor communication of a sexual nature; requests for sexual favors; gender-based harassment that creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive educational or work environment

1

15(a)

Comments that perpetuate gender stereotypes or suggestive jokes that are not directed towards specific individuals. Includes but not limited to insensitive or sexually suggestive comments or jokes.

2

15(b)

Comments that perpetuate gender stereotypes, suggestive jokes or lewd gestures that are directed towards specific individuals or group of individuals. Includes but not limited to insensitive or sexually suggestive comments or jokes; leering.

3

15(c)

Physical or non-physical sexual advances; requests for sexual favors; Level 3 may be used for students that violate the school policy on sexual harassment three or more times during the same school year.

Sex Offenses

Unlawful sexual behavior, sexual contact without force or threat of force, or possession of sexually explicit images, can be consensual

1

16(a)

Inappropriate sexually-based physical contact, including but not limited to public groping, inappropriate bodily contact, or any other sexual contact not covered in levels 2 or 3. Public groping or inappropriate bodily contact.

2

16(b)

Inappropriate sexually-based behavior, including but not limited to sexting, lewd behavior, possession of pornographic materials, and simulated sex acts

3

16(c)

Engaging in sexual activities on school grounds or during school activities

Student Incivility

Insubordination or disrespect to staff members or other students, including but not limited to refusal to follow school staff member instructions, use of vulgar or inappropriate language, and misrepresentation of the truth

1

33(a)

Failure to comply with instructions or the inadvertent use of inappropriate language. This may include but is not limited to general disrespect for school staff or students; profanity; failure to follow instructions

2

33(b)

Blatant insubordination or the use of inappropriate language directed towards school staff or peers; intentional misrepresentation of the truth. Profanity or obscene language directed towards school staff; issuing false reports on other students; insubordination

3

33(c)

Blatant and repeated insubordination or intentional misrepresentation of the truth; Level 3 should be used for students who display a pattern of violating the school policy related to student incivility. Issuing false reports on school staff; Level 3 may be used for students who violate the school policy on student incivility three or more times during the same school year.

Terroristic Threats/Intimidation

Any threat through written or verbal language or act that creates a fear of harm and/or conveys a serious expression of intent to harm or violence without displaying a weapon and without subjecting the victim to an actual physical attack

2

17(b)

Physical, verbal or electronic threat creates fear of harm without displaying a weapon or subjecting victims to physical attack. Physical, verbal, or electronic threats.

3

17(c)

School-wide physical, verbal or electronic threat that creates fear of harm without displaying a weapon or subjecting victims to physical attack; Note: Students that display a pattern of behavior that is so severe, persistent, or pervasive so as to have the effect of substantially interfering with a student’s education, threatening the educational environment, or causing substantial physical harm, threat of harm or visibly bodily harm may be coded as bullying.

Tobacco

Possession, use, distribution, or sale of tobacco products on school grounds, at school-sponsored events, and on transportation to and from school. Does not include electronic smoking devices (see code 42)

1

18(a)

Unintentional possession of tobacco products

2

18(b)

Use of or knowledgeable possession of tobacco products

3

18(c)

Distribution and/or selling of tobacco products; Level 3 may be used for students who violate the school policy on tobacco three or more times during the same school year.

Trespassing

Entering or remaining on a public school campus or school board facility without authorization or invitation and with no lawful purpose for entry. (Note: The key difference between Trespassing and Breaking & Entering-Burglary is that Trespassing does not include forceful entry into the school building.)

2

19(b)

Entering or remaining on school grounds or facilities without authorization and with no lawful purpose

3

19(c)

Entering or remaining on school grounds or facilities without authorization and with no lawful purpose. Refusing to leave school grounds after a request from school personnel; Level 3 may be used for students that violate the school policy on trespassing three or more times during the same school year.

Vandalism

The willful and/or malicious destruction, damage, or defacement of public or private property without consent

2

20(b)

Participating in the minor destruction, damage or defacement of school property or private property without permission

3

20(c)

Participation in the willful/malicious destruction, damage or defacement of school property or private property without permission; Level 3 may be used for students that violate the school policy on vandalism three or more times during the same school year.

Violence Against School Staff

Intentional physical attack against school staff with the intent of causing bodily harm resulting in severe injuries or any physical attack against a school staff member.

3

44(c)

Intentional physical attack against school staff with the intent of causing bodily harm resulting in severe injuries or any physical attack against a school staff member

Weapons – Knife

The possession, use, or intention to use any type of knife.

1

22(a)

Unintentional possession of a knife or knife-like item without intent to harm or intimidate

2

22(b)

Intentional possession of a knife or knife-like item without intent to harm or intimidate

3

22(c)

Intentional possession, use or intention to use a knife or knife-like item with the intent to harm or intimidate

Weapons – Other

The possession, use, or intention to use any instrument or object that is used or intended to be used in a manner that may inflict bodily harm (does not include knives or firearms)

2

23(b)

Unintentional possession of a weapon, other than a knife or firearm, or simile of a weapon that could produce bodily harm or fear of harm. Includes but is not limited to razor blades, straight-edge razors, brass knuckles, blackjacks, bats, clubs, nunchucks, throwing stars, stun guns, tasers, etc.

3

23(c)

Intentional possession and use of any weapon, other than a knife or firearm, in a manner that could produce bodily harm or fear of harm. Includes but is not limited to razor blades, straight-edge razors, brass knuckles, blackjacks, bats, clubs, nunchucks, throwing stars, stun guns, tasers, etc.

Weapons – Handgun

Possession of a firearm that has a short stock and is designed to be held and fired by the use of a single hand, and any combination of parts from which a firearm described above can be assembled. Note: This definition does not apply to items such as toy guns, cap guns, BB guns and pellet guns. [Pursuant to Gun-Free Schools Act - Public Law 107-110, Section 4141]

3

25(c)

Intentional or unintentional possession or use of a handgun in a manner that could produce bodily harm or fear of harm, pistols or revolvers

Weapons – Rifle/Shotgun

The term ''rifle'' means a weapon designed or redesigned, made or remade, and intended to be fired from the shoulder and designed or redesigned and made or remade to use the energy of an explosive to fire only a single projectile through a rifled bore for each single pull of the trigger. The term ''shotgun'' means a weapon designed or redesigned, made or remade, and intended to be fired from the shoulder and designed or redesigned and made or remade to use the energy of an explosive to fire through a smooth bore either a number of ball shots or a single projectile for each single pull of the trigger. [Pursuant to Gun-Free Schools Act - Public Law 107-110, Section 4141]

3

26(c)

Intentional or unintentional possession or use of a rifle or shotgun in a manner that could produce bodily harm or fear of harm.

Weapons – Other Firearms

Firearms other than handguns, rifles, or shotguns as defined in 18 USC 921. Includes any weapon (including started gun) which will or is designed to or may readily be converted to expel a projectile by the action of any explosive; the frame or receiver of any weapon described above; any firearm muffler or firearm silencer; any destructive device, which includes any explosive, incendiary, or poison gas (i.e. bomb, grenade, rocket having a propellant charge more than 4 ounces, missile having an explosive or incendiary charge of more than ¼ ounce, mine, or similar device); any weapon which will, or which may be readily converted to, expel a projectile by the action of an explosive or other propellant, and which has any barrel with a bore of more than ½ inch in diameter; any combination or parts either designed or intended for use in converting any device into any destructive device described above, and from which a destructive device may be readily assembled. Note: This does not include toy guns, cap guns, bb guns, pellet guns, or Class-C common fireworks. [Pursuant to Gun-Free Schools Act - Public Law 107-110, Section 4141]

3

28(c)

Intentional or unintentional possession or use of any firearms other than rifle, shotgun, or handguns (including starter pistols) and any other destructive device which includes explosives

Unapproved Item

The use or possession of any unauthorized item that is disruptive to the school environment. Note: The use of fireworks or incendiary devices must be coded as Arson.

1

34(a)

The possession of any unauthorized item. Does not include the possession of fireworks, matches, toy weapons, or other items that can be construed as dangerous. Includes but is not limited to possession of toys, mobile devices, gadgets, personal items, gum, candy, etc.; includes possession of pepper spray

2

34(b)

The use of any unauthorized item (i.e. toys, mobile devices, or gadgets). Does not include the possession of fireworks, matches, toy weapons, or other items that can be construed as dangerous. Includes but is not limited to the use of toys, mobile devices, gadgets, personal items, etc.; includes the use of pepper spray without injury.

3

34(c)

The use or possession of unauthorized items including but not limited to toy guns or other items that can be construed as dangerous or harmful to the learning environment; including the possession of matches, lighters, incendiary devices or fireworks. The use of matches, lighters, incendiary devices or fireworks should be coded as Arson; Level 3 should be used for students who display a pattern of violating the school policy related to unapproved items. Includes matches, lighters, fireworks, bullets, stink bombs, CO2 cartridges and use of pepper spray with injury.