Are private schools subject to the requirements of the Gun-Free Schools Act?
(a)Private schools are not subject to the provisions of the GFSA, but private school students who participate in LEA programs or activities are subject to the one-year expulsion requirement to the extent that such students are under the supervision and control of the LEA as part of their participation in the LEA’s programs. For example, a private school student who is enrolled in a Federal program, such as Title I, is subject to a one-year expulsion, but only from Federal program participation, not a one-year expulsion from the private school. Of course, nothing prohibits a private school from imposing a similar expulsion from the private school on a student who brings a weapon to school. • Will SEAs and LEAs have a period of time to comply with the requirements of the Gun-Free Schools Act? (a)States must take prompt action to implement the requirements of the GFSA, including prompt action to initiate the legislative process. States have until October 20, 1995 to enact and make effecti
