Gun-Free Schools Act of 1994
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The Gun-Free Schools Act of 1994 is a U.S. federal law that requires states receiving federal education funds to mandate at least a one-year expulsion for students who bring firearms to school.
All labels observed (1)
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| Gun-Free Schools Act of 1994 canonical | 1 |
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Target entity: Gun-Free Schools Act of 1994 Context triple: [United States federal education laws, includes, Gun-Free Schools Act of 1994]
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Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act amendments
The Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act amendments are U.S. federal legislative changes that strengthened requirements and funding for preventing drug and alcohol abuse in schools and on college campuses.
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Improving America’s Schools Act of 1994
The Improving America’s Schools Act of 1994 was a major U.S. federal education law that reauthorized and overhauled K–12 programs to promote standards-based reform, accountability, and greater equity in public schools.
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Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994
The Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 is a major U.S. federal crime bill that expanded law enforcement powers, increased penalties, funded prisons and police, and introduced measures such as the federal assault weapons ban and the Violence Against Women Act.
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Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act
The Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act is a U.S. federal law that established background checks and waiting periods for firearm purchases from licensed dealers to help prevent gun violence.
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Gun-Free School Zones Act of 1990, 18 U.S.C. § 922(q)
The Gun-Free School Zones Act of 1990, codified at 18 U.S.C. § 922(q), is a federal statute that criminalized possessing a firearm in a school zone and became notable when the Supreme Court in United States v. Lopez struck it down as exceeding Congress’s Commerce Clause authority.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: Gun-Free Schools Act of 1994 Target entity description: The Gun-Free Schools Act of 1994 is a U.S. federal law that requires states receiving federal education funds to mandate at least a one-year expulsion for students who bring firearms to school.
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A.
Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act amendments
The Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act amendments are U.S. federal legislative changes that strengthened requirements and funding for preventing drug and alcohol abuse in schools and on college campuses.
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B.
Improving America’s Schools Act of 1994
The Improving America’s Schools Act of 1994 was a major U.S. federal education law that reauthorized and overhauled K–12 programs to promote standards-based reform, accountability, and greater equity in public schools.
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C.
Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994
The Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 is a major U.S. federal crime bill that expanded law enforcement powers, increased penalties, funded prisons and police, and introduced measures such as the federal assault weapons ban and the Violence Against Women Act.
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D.
Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act
The Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act is a U.S. federal law that established background checks and waiting periods for firearm purchases from licensed dealers to help prevent gun violence.
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E.
Gun-Free School Zones Act of 1990, 18 U.S.C. § 922(q)
The Gun-Free School Zones Act of 1990, codified at 18 U.S.C. § 922(q), is a federal statute that criminalized possessing a firearm in a school zone and became notable when the Supreme Court in United States v. Lopez struck it down as exceeding Congress’s Commerce Clause authority.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
United States federal statute
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education law ⓘ school safety law ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
improve safety in schools
ⓘ
reduce firearms in elementary and secondary schools ⓘ |
| appliesTo |
elementary schools
ⓘ
secondary schools ⓘ states receiving federal education funds ⓘ |
| codifiedIn | Elementary and Secondary Education Act as amended NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| conditionFor | receipt of certain federal education funds ⓘ |
| containsProvision | case-by-case modification of the one-year expulsion requirement by chief administering officer ⓘ |
| country |
United States of America
ⓘ
surface form:
United States
|
| defines | firearm by reference to federal firearms statutes ⓘ |
| educationLevel | K–12 education ⓘ |
| enactedBy | 103rd United States Congress NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| enforcedBy | U.S. Department of Education NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
bringing firearms to school grounds
ⓘ
possession of firearms at school ⓘ |
| hasShortTitle | Gun-Free Schools Act NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| implementationBy |
local educational agencies
ⓘ
state education agencies ⓘ |
| influenced | state zero-tolerance school discipline policies ⓘ |
| jurisdiction |
United States government
ⓘ
surface form:
United States federal government
|
| legalArea |
education policy
ⓘ
gun control ⓘ public safety ⓘ |
| legislativeBranch | United States Congress NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| partOf | Improving America’s Schools Act of 1994 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| penaltyForNonCompliance | loss of certain federal education funds ⓘ |
| policyTool | federal spending power ⓘ |
| regulates | student conduct involving firearms on school property ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965
NERFINISHED
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Gun-Free School Zones Act of 1990 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| requires |
at least a one-year expulsion for students who bring a firearm to school
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referral of students who bring firearms to school to the criminal justice or juvenile delinquency system ⓘ states to adopt laws mandating expulsion of students who bring firearms to school ⓘ states to report compliance to the U.S. Department of Education ⓘ |
| scope | public schools ⓘ |
| signedBy | Bill Clinton ⓘ |
| subjectMatter |
firearms in schools
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school safety ⓘ student discipline ⓘ |
| targets | students who bring firearms to school ⓘ |
| timeLimitOfExpulsion | not less than one year ⓘ |
| typeOfSanction |
mandatory school expulsion
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referral to criminal or juvenile justice authorities ⓘ |
| yearEnacted | 1994 ⓘ |
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Subject: Gun-Free Schools Act of 1994 Description of subject: The Gun-Free Schools Act of 1994 is a U.S. federal law that requires states receiving federal education funds to mandate at least a one-year expulsion for students who bring firearms to school.
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