546 Due Process Rights of Students

When violations of statutes, regulations or school rules require the disciplining of a student, the following elements of procedural due process will be present:

  1. The student will be provided with accurate information regarding rules and regulations, either in written form or through verbal instruction by teachers or administrators;

2. The student will be made aware of the specific behaviors giving rise to any proposed penalty or disciplinary action; AND

3. The student will be offered an opportunity to express their views to the decision-making authority regarding the incident.