Arson refers to burning of a school building or burning on school grounds. Michigan Public Act (passed in 1995) prohibits arson (as well as Criminal Sexual Conduct and possession of a dangerous weapon) and requires permanent expulsion from all Michigan public schools of scholars who commit an act of arson on any GRPS property or off-campus location during school-sponsored activities.
Per this state law, scholars in Grades K-5 who commit an act of arson shall be permanently expelled and shall not be reinstated before the expiration of ten (10) school days after the date of the expulsion.
Per this state law, scholars in Grades 6-12 who commit an act of arson shall be permanently expelled and shall not be reinstated before the expiration of one-hundred-and-eighty (180) school days after the date of expulsion.
As required by federal law, the Superintendent (or designee) may recommend an alternative discipline. Expelled scholars shall be advised of the process, timeline and their right to petition for reinstatement.
Also see Public Acts/State Laws, Due Process item 7, and Special Education.