What distinguishes an ordinary ‘tool’ from a weapon?
Perhaps the intent of the design and manufacture?
Or perhaps the fuzzy mind of a liberal superintendant?
By their definition, pens and pencils are weapons. So are the utensils in the cafeteria, art room tools like scissors...
These policies are arbitrary and parents need to sue to have them struck down.
The difference between a Tool and a Weapon is how it is being used.
People have been Murdered by Hammers and Screwdrivers, even Rocks.
Does the School have an Industrial Arts Program.
All those Teachers are in Possession of Weapons.