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22 Pa. Code § 12.7. Exclusion from classes—in-school suspension.

§ 12.7. Exclusion from classes—in-school suspension.

 (a)  A student may not receive an in-school suspension unless the student has been informed of the reasons for the suspension and has been given an opportunity to respond before the suspension becomes effective.

 (b)  Communication to the parents or guardian shall follow the suspension action taken by the school.

 (c)  When the in-school suspension exceeds 10 consecutive school days, an informal hearing with the principal shall be offered to the student and the student’s parent or guardian prior to the 11th school day in accordance with the procedures in §  12.8 (relating to hearings).

 (d)  The student’s school entity has the responsibility to make provision for the student’s education during the period of the in-school suspension.

Authority

   The provisions of this §  12.7 amended under section 2603-B of the Public School Code of 1949 (24 P.S. §  26-2603-B).

Source

   The provisions of this §  12.7 readopted February 17, 1984, effective February 18, 1984, 14 Pa.B. 520; amended December 2, 2005, effective December 3, 2005, 35 Pa.B. 6510, 6658. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (286657).



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