POLICY TITLE: Deadly Weapons and Dangerous Materials by Students

APPLIES TO: All Students

ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY: Vice President over Student Affairs

APPROVED BY: Dr. Koffi C. Akakpo, President

EFFECTIVE DATE: ___, 2026 as an Interim Policy

NEXT REVIEW DATE: ___, 2026

POLICY STATEMENT:

Kentucky State University (the University) is committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for all members of the campus community. The possession, use, or storage of deadly weapons or dangerous materials on University Premises or at University-sponsored activities by student/s is strictly prohibited, except as expressly permitted by applicable law or University authorization.

DEFINITIONS:

Dangerous Materials – Any incendiary, explosive, or hazardous substance, including but not limited to fireworks, chemicals, or devices capable of causing harm to persons or property.

• Explosive devise;
• Fireworks including sparklers and smoke devises;
• Incendiary devices;
• Toxic or poisonous chemicals or disease organisms;
• Bomb:
• Grenade:
• Mine:
• Rocket;
• Tasers and stun guns;
• Other similar device or materials and includes the unassembled components from which such device or any of the preceding can be made;
• Any replicas or look-alike Dangerous Materials/Instruments