Zero tolerance policy. Most school districts have a zero tolerance policy in place for drug use, weapons on campus, sexual harassment, or all of the above. At their very core, zero tolerance policies make schools safer. However, a one-size-fits-all approach does not work well in all situations involving student misconduct. This article outlines what zero tolerance is, provides a history of zero tolerance policy as it relates to sexual harassment, and outlines fundamentals for fairness in harassment cases. The article concludes with alternatives to zero tolerance policy and 11 key points for districts to consider as they review their existing policy or develop zero tolerance policies.