APS and ACPD hold an annual process to review the MOU and make updates as necessary to ensure the safety of our school community. The current MOU was updated and approved on October 29, 2024. The goals of the MOU are as follows:
- Reduce student involvement in the criminal justice system by having student disciplinary issues handled within the school building by school administrators;
- Protect student rights afforded to them legally under all federal, state, and local laws;
- Formally detail the specific situations as referenced in the Code of Virginia when students are to be referred to law enforcement; and
- Control access to student information as mandated by FERPA.
Staff will receive professional learning based on the updated MOU and new materials for the community are available on the School Climate and Culture webpage to ensure students know their constitutional rights when engaging with law enforcement.