New York State has enacted legislation entitled "Schools Against Violence in Education" Act (SAVE). This legislation requires components such as, but not limited to, a comprehensive school safety plan, an emergency response plan, a code of conduct, violence prevention training and citizenship and character education. For more information, please contact your child’s school principal. The Middle Country School District has also entered into an agreement with the County of Suffolk in accordance with Local Law No. 7-1999, enacted by the Suffolk County Legislature to establish "Safe-School Zones". Any student or non-student found to be in possession of nuisance material, paraphernalia or contraband as defined by Local Law No. 7-1999, within 1,000 feet of school property, may be subject to an administrative hearing conducted by the Suffolk County Department of Probation. If after such hearing, it is determined that the individual committed an act prohibited by Local Law 7-1999, the individual and the parent or legal guardian of the individual may be liable for a fine up to $500. The individual may also be required to perform up to 100 hours of community service. Additionally, civil penalties may be imposed of up to $2,500.