Incident_Type¶
Code set identifying type of incident
A codeset value indicating the type of incident reported.
*These definitions are intended solely for consistent exclusionary discipline reporting and data collection. They are informed by Vermont statutes and federal CRDC reporting guidance but are not intended to determine whether a criminal offense has occurred.
Codeset¶
These are options for this codeset:
| CODE | Description |
|---|---|
| Harassment | Harassment: Verbal, written, visual, physical, or electronic conduct directed at a student based on the student's or a student's family member's actual or perceived race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability that has the purpose or effect of objectively and substantially undermining or interfering with the student's educational performance or access to school resources or creating an objectively intimidating, hostile, or offensive educational environment. This includes sexual harassment, racial harassment, and harassment based on any other protected category. Harassment may occur on or off campus, including through electronic communication or social media, when it meets the statutory definition. (Vermont Education Law - 16 V.S.A. §§ 11 and 570; Vermont Agency of Education Model Harassment, Hazing, and Bullying Prevention Policy. Vermont Education Law - 16 V.S.A. §§ 11 & 570. Vermont Statutes Online - 16 V.S.A. § 570 ) |
| Hazing | Hazing: Any act committed by a person, whether individually or in concert with others, against a student in connection with pledging, being initiated into, affiliating with, holding office in, or maintaining membership in any organization which is affiliated with an educational institution; and which is intended to have the effect of, or should reasonably be expected to have the effect of, humiliating, intimidating or demeaning the student or endangering the mental or physical health of a student. Hazing also includes soliciting, directing, aiding, or otherwise participating actively or passively in the above acts. Hazing may occur on or off the campus of an educational institution. Hazing shall not include any activity or conduct that furthers legitimate curricular, extracurricular, or military training program goals, provided that: (1) the goals are approved by the educational institution; and (2) the activity or conduct furthers the goals in a manner that is appropriate, contemplated by the educational institution, and normal and customary for similar programs at other educational institutions. (Vermont Education Law - 16 V.S.A. §§ 11 and 570. Vermont Statutes Online - 16 V.S.A. § 11 • Vermont Statutes Online - 16 V.S.A. § 570 ) |
| Weapons Possession | Possession of a firearm, explosive device, or other weapon, or an object possessed with the intent to threaten, injure, or kill another person. (Vermont Weapons on School Property - 13 V.S.A. § 4004; adapted from the 2025-26 CRDC School Form. Vermont Statutes Online - 13 V.S.A. § 4004) |
| Bullying | Bullying: An overt act or combination of acts, including conduct by electronic means, directed at a student by another student or group of students that is repeated over time, intended to ridicule, humiliate, or intimidate, and either (1) occurs during the school day on school property, on a school bus, or at a school-sponsored activity (or before or after the school day on a school bus or at a school-sponsored activity), or (2) occurs off campus, including online, and poses a clear and substantial interference with another student's right to access educational programs. (Vermont Education Law - 16 V.S.A. § 11(a)(1) and 16 V.S.A. § 570. Vermont Statutes Online - 16 V.S.A. § 11 • Vermont Statutes Online - 16 V.S.A. § 570 ) |
| Alcohol Sale or Use (Possession or distribution) | Alcohol Sale or Use (Possession or distribution): Possession, use, sale, distribution, or attempted distribution of alcoholic beverages in violation of school policy or law. (Vermont Alcoholic Beverage Control Laws - Title 7. Vermont Statutes Online - Title 7 (Alcoholic Beverages) ) |
| Arson | Arson: To unlawfully and intentionally damage, or attempt to damage, any school or personal property by fire or incendiary device. Firecrackers, fireworks, and trash can fires would be included in this category if they were contributing factors to a damaging fire. |
| Burglary/B&E/Theft/Larceny | Burglary/B&E/Theft/Larceny: Unlawfully entering or attempting to enter a building, room, vehicle, or other structure to commit theft or another unlawful act or intentionally taking property belonging to another person without force or threat of force. (Vermont Burglary and Larceny Statutes - 13 V.S.A. Chapters 23 & 57.) |
| Disorderly Conduct | Disorderly Conduct: Behavior that substantially disrupts instruction, school operations, or a school activity and is not more appropriately classified under another incident category. This category should not be used for routine rule violations or behaviors captured elsewhere. (Adapted from 16 V.S.A. § 1162 (Suspension and Expulsion of Students Under Eight Years of Age). Vermont Statutes Online - 16 V.S.A. § 1162 ) |
| Domestic assault (Simple OR Aggravated) | Domestic assault (Simple OR Aggravated): An actual or attempted physical assault or conduct that places a family or household member in reasonable fear of imminent serious bodily injury. (Vermont Domestic Assault Statutes - 13 V.S.A. Chapter 19.) |
| Drugs (Other than Alcohol or Tobacco) | Drugs (Other than Alcohol or Tobacco) :Possession, use, manufacture, sale, distribution, or attempted distribution of an illegal drug, controlled substance, or other prohibited intoxicating substance. (Vermont Controlled Substances Act - 18 V.S.A. Chapter 84.) |
| Fighting | Fighting: Mutual participation by two or more individuals in intentional physical aggression or violence. (Adapted from the 2025-26 CRDC School Form.) |
| Homicide | Homicide: Killing a human being. |
| Kidnapping | Kidnapping: Unlawful seizure is transportation, and/or detention of a person against his/her will, or of a minor without the consent of his/her custodial parent(s) or legal guardian. This category includes hostage-taking. Or Intentionally making a false report of potential harm from a bomb, dynamite, explosive, or arson-causing device. or Verbally or otherwise (e.g., ringing alarm bells) making a false report of fire. |
| Robbery | Robbery (taking of things by force): Taking or attempting to take property belonging to another person or organization through force, violence, or the threat of physical harm. |
| School Conduct/Policy Violation | School Conduct/Policy Violation: This category comprises misbehavior not captured elsewhere. Problem behaviors could include dress code violations, running in the halls, possession of contraband, cheating, lying to authorities, or falsifying records. |
| School Threat | School Threat: A threat or knowingly false report involving a bomb, explosive device, fire, hazardous condition, or other emergency intended to cause fear, disrupt school operations, or prompt an emergency response. This includes intentionally activating a fire alarm or other emergency notification system when no emergency exists. (Vermont Criminal Statutes regarding false alarms and threats; adapted for school reporting.) |
| Sexual Assault/Battery (Simple or Aggravated) | Sexual Assault/Battery (Simple or Aggravated): Oral, anal, or vaginal penetration forcibly or against the person's will or where the victim is incapable of giving consent. Includes rape, fondling, indecent liberties, child molestation, and sodomy. Sexual assault that includes serious bodily injury, assistance to the offender in restraining or assaulting the victim, kidnapping, possession or use of a deadly weapon, repeated nonconsensual acts, previous conviction or sexual assault, victim under age 10 and offender 18 or older, or threats to cause imminent serious bodily injury. or Sexual intercourse, sexual contact, or other behavior intended to result in sexual gratification without force or threat of force. Code statutory rape here. |
| Stalking | Stalking (Simple or Aggravated): Engage in a course of conduct which consists of following or lying in wait or harassing, and serves no legitimate purpose; and causes the person to fear for his or her physical safety or causes the person substantial emotional distress. Or A person intentionally stalks another person; and such conduct violates a court order that prohibits stalking and is in effect at the time of the offense; or has been previously convicted of stalking or aggravated stalking; or has been previously convicted of an offense an element of which involves an act of violence against the same person; or the person being stalked is under the age of 16 years. A person who commits the crime of aggravated stalking shall be imprisoned not more than five years or be fined not more than $25,000.00, or both. Conduct constituting the offense of aggravated stalking shall be considered a violent act for the purposes of determining bail. |
| Tobacco/Nicotine | Tobacco: Possession, use, sale, distribution, or attempted distribution of tobacco, nicotine products, electronic cigarettes, vaping devices, or related products in violation of school policy or law. (Vermont Tobacco Laws - Title 7, Chapter 40.) |
| Trespassing | Trespassing: Knowingly entering or remaining on school property or at a school-sponsored event without authorization or lawful purpose after notice or without permission. (Vermont Unlawful Trespass Statute - 13 V.S.A. § 3705.) |
| Unlawful restraint | Unlawful restraint: Knowingly restricting or confining another person's freedom of movement without lawful authority or consent. (Vermont Kidnapping and Related Offenses - 13 V.S.A. Chapter 19.) |
| Vandalism | Vandalism (Personal or school property): Intentional destruction, defacement, or alteration of school property or the property of another person. (Vermont Property Offenses - 13 V.S.A. Chapter 81.) |
| Danger to Others | Danger to others: The student's behavior creates a significant risk of physical injury to students or staff within the school environment, such that continued participation in the setting would reasonably be expected to result in harm. Vermont Statutes Online - 16 V.S.A. § 1162) |
| Lewd or lascivious conduct | Lewd or lascivious conduct (with an adult or a child): Sexual conduct or behavior directed toward another person that is intended to arouse or gratify sexual desire and is not more appropriately classified as sexual assault. (Vermont Lewdness Statutes - 13 V.S.A. Chapter 59.) |
| Property Damage | Property damage: Intentional damage or attempted damage to school property or the property of another person that contributed to the suspension or expulsion. This includes conduct that damages buildings, equipment, vehicles, or personal property. (Vermont Property Offenses - 13 V.S.A. Chapter 81.) |
| Imminent Threat of Harm | Imminent Threat of Harm: The student’s behavior presents an immediate and impending likelihood that physical injury will occur unless school personnel intervene promptly to prevent the harm. (Adapted from 16 V.S.A. § 1162. Vermont Statutes Online - 16 V.S.A. § 1162) |
| Physical Attack/Assault | Physical Attack/Assault: An actual or attempted intentional physical attack against another person that results in, or is intended to result in, physical injury. This includes striking, kicking, pushing, or other physical acts intended to cause harm. ( Adapted from the 2025-26 CRDC School Form and Vermont Assault Statutes - 13 V.S.A. Chapter 19.) |
| Threat/Intimidation of Physical Harm | Threat/Intimidation of Physical Harm: A verbal, written, electronic, visual, or nonverbal communication or action that causes a reasonable person to believe physical harm could occur, without actual physical contact. (Adapted from the 2025-26 CRDC School Form and Vermont Assault Statutes - 13 V.S.A. Chapter 19.) |