A principal may suspend a student when the principal determines that the student’s behavior constitutes a clear and present danger of physical injury to the student, other students or school personnel, or prevents the orderly operation of classes or other school activities.
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A principal’s suspension may last for 1-5 days. The school must make arrangements for the student to receive alternate instruction during the suspension. Students may not be penalized academically during the suspension. Thus, they must be provided an opportunity to take examinations and complete required schoolwork. Principal’s suspensions are not noted on a student’s permanent record.
The school should try to call the parent immediately to notify him/her of the suspension. The school must also send the parent a written notice within 24 hours of the suspension by both certified and regular mail. The principal must arrange a conference with the parent no later than five days after the notice is sent. At the conference, all parties may present witnesses, documents and other evidence. The student must be given a chance to explain his/her side of the incident. The principal will decide whether the suspension is warranted.