In this chapter: I. “Act of theft, destruction, or violence” means an act set forth in the following statutes regardless of the age of the perpetrator: (i) Illegal sale or possession of a controlled drug under RSA 318-B.

I. The state board of education shall adopt rules relative to safe school zones, under RSA 541-A, for public school pupils and public school employees regarding:

• (a) Disciplinary proceedings, including procedures assuring due process.
• (b)(1) Standard and procedures for suspension and expulsion of pupils, including procedures assuring due process.
• (2) Standard and procedures which shall require expulsion of a pupil for knowingly possessing a firearm in a safe school zone without written authorization from the superintendent or designee.
• (c) Procedures pertaining to discipline of pupils with special needs, including procedures assuring due process.
• (d) Procedures for reporting acts of theft, destruction, or violence under RSA 193-D:4.

II. Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit local school boards from adopting and implementing policies relative to pupil conduct and disciplinary procedures.