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Finally found a copy of the "Alabama Department of Education Policy 511.01":
http://www.accs.cc/Policies/511.01.pdf :
POLICY NAME: 511.01: Firearms on Campus
EFFECTIVE: 03-24-05
SUPERSEDES: 511.01 issued 12-08-94; 1982
SOURCE:
CROSS REFERENCE:
Firearms are prohibited on campus or on any other facility operated by the institution. Exceptions to this policy are:
Law enforcement officers legally authorized to carry such weapons who are officially enrolled in classes or are acting in the performance of their duties or an instructional program in which firearms are
required equipment.
http://www.accs.cc/BoardPolicies.aspx : "Governed by the State Board of Education, the Alabama Community College System consists of 22 comprehensive community colleges and four technical colleges"
http://www.accs.cc/BoardMembers.aspx :
"The Alabama State Board of Education plays a critical role in the education of millions of children and adults each year. The Board performs the dual role of overseeing the Department of Education's K-12 public schools and the Department of Postsecondary Education's system of community and technical schools, adult education programs and workforce training initiatives.
The members of the Alabama State Board of Education serve as trustees for the Alabama Community College System with the Governor serving as chair of the Board by virtue of elected office. The other board members are elected from eight districts.
Monthly public work sessions and board meetings are held in Montgomery, and at times, in various districts around the state to discuss and act on the business of the Alabama Community College System."
This policy is cited in many of the student catalogs/admissions applications/etc of community colleges (i.e.: Jeff State, Calhoun Community) around the state. It is easier to Google Search for Alabama Department of Education Policy 511.01 to find the policy in PDFs than to search each college's catalog information, policy books, and so on.
UA Policy:
http://www.studenthandbook.ua.edu/rightsandresponsibilities.html :
J. Student Safety
1. Students at the University have the responsibility to help contribute to the safety and security of the campus. Therefore, individuals and organizations should take reasonable precautions for the safety and well being of all members of the University community.
2. Possession of firearms, ammunition, and weapons by students is not allowed on campus. The University of Alabama Police Department will register and store guns for students. (Emphasis added by post author)
3. Students should expect disciplinary action to be taken against them by University, criminal justice authorities, or both, if they:
a. Throw objects into or from University facilities.
b. Misuse fire or other life safety equipment.
c. Use or improperly possess ammunition, firearms, or weapons on University property. (Emphasis added by post author)
d. Conduct themselves in a manner that endangers the health and safety of other persons on campus.
4. The unauthorized possession, ignition, or detonation of any explosive device, fireworks, liquid or object which is flammable which could cause damage to persons or property or cause disruption to campus activities is forbidden, unless authorized by the Office of the Dean of Students, the University Police and the Office of Environmental Health and Safety.
5. Persons having questions as to detailed regulations on safety should consult University of Alabama Police and the Office of Environmental Health and Safety.
In short, the policies for firearms in this state at the community college and secondary levels are written in such a way that they are unenforceable (the power to do so is contained solely in the legislature and delegated only to law enforcement personnel in their official capacity), which means that they have no power once an individual reaches the age of eighteen and assumes the rights, privileges, and responsibilities of being an adult. The universities of the state -- UAH, UAB, UA(T), AU, AUM, USA, etc. appear to be a different matter.
Finally found a copy of the "Alabama Department of Education Policy 511.01":
http://www.accs.cc/Policies/511.01.pdf :
POLICY NAME: 511.01: Firearms on Campus
EFFECTIVE: 03-24-05
SUPERSEDES: 511.01 issued 12-08-94; 1982
SOURCE:
CROSS REFERENCE:
Firearms are prohibited on campus or on any other facility operated by the institution. Exceptions to this policy are:
Law enforcement officers legally authorized to carry such weapons who are officially enrolled in classes or are acting in the performance of their duties or an instructional program in which firearms are
required equipment.
http://www.accs.cc/BoardPolicies.aspx : "Governed by the State Board of Education, the Alabama Community College System consists of 22 comprehensive community colleges and four technical colleges"
http://www.accs.cc/BoardMembers.aspx :
"The Alabama State Board of Education plays a critical role in the education of millions of children and adults each year. The Board performs the dual role of overseeing the Department of Education's K-12 public schools and the Department of Postsecondary Education's system of community and technical schools, adult education programs and workforce training initiatives.
The members of the Alabama State Board of Education serve as trustees for the Alabama Community College System with the Governor serving as chair of the Board by virtue of elected office. The other board members are elected from eight districts.
Monthly public work sessions and board meetings are held in Montgomery, and at times, in various districts around the state to discuss and act on the business of the Alabama Community College System."
This policy is cited in many of the student catalogs/admissions applications/etc of community colleges (i.e.: Jeff State, Calhoun Community) around the state. It is easier to Google Search for Alabama Department of Education Policy 511.01 to find the policy in PDFs than to search each college's catalog information, policy books, and so on.
UA Policy:
http://www.studenthandbook.ua.edu/rightsandresponsibilities.html :
J. Student Safety
1. Students at the University have the responsibility to help contribute to the safety and security of the campus. Therefore, individuals and organizations should take reasonable precautions for the safety and well being of all members of the University community.
2. Possession of firearms, ammunition, and weapons by students is not allowed on campus. The University of Alabama Police Department will register and store guns for students. (Emphasis added by post author)
3. Students should expect disciplinary action to be taken against them by University, criminal justice authorities, or both, if they:
a. Throw objects into or from University facilities.
b. Misuse fire or other life safety equipment.
c. Use or improperly possess ammunition, firearms, or weapons on University property. (Emphasis added by post author)
d. Conduct themselves in a manner that endangers the health and safety of other persons on campus.
4. The unauthorized possession, ignition, or detonation of any explosive device, fireworks, liquid or object which is flammable which could cause damage to persons or property or cause disruption to campus activities is forbidden, unless authorized by the Office of the Dean of Students, the University Police and the Office of Environmental Health and Safety.
5. Persons having questions as to detailed regulations on safety should consult University of Alabama Police and the Office of Environmental Health and Safety.
In short, the policies for firearms in this state at the community college and secondary levels are written in such a way that they are unenforceable (the power to do so is contained solely in the legislature and delegated only to law enforcement personnel in their official capacity), which means that they have no power once an individual reaches the age of eighteen and assumes the rights, privileges, and responsibilities of being an adult. The universities of the state -- UAH, UAB, UA(T), AU, AUM, USA, etc. appear to be a different matter.