(b) Suspension and expulsion procedures for attendance-related offenses. --

• (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a student may not be suspended or expelled from school solely for attendance-related offenses.
• (2) Paragraph (1) of this subsection does not apply to in-school suspensions for attendance-related offenses.

(c)  Intervention and support by school. --

• (1) The school shall provide intervention and support to address the student's behavior if the student is:
• (i) Suspended under subsection (b) of this section; or
• (ii) Enrolled in prekindergarten, kindergarten, first grade, or second grade and:
• 1. Is disruptive to the school environment; or
• 2. Commits an act that would be considered an offense subject to suspension but for the student's grade.
• (2) Intervention and support provided under paragraph (1) of this subsection includes:
• (i) Positive behavior interventions and supports;
• (ii) A behavior intervention plan;
• (iii) A referral to a student support team;
• (iv) A referral to an individualized education program team; and
• (v) A referral for appropriate community-based services.

(d)  Remedying impact of behavior. -- The school system shall remedy the impact of a student's behavior through appropriate intervention methods that may include restorative practices.

(e)  Regulations. -- On or before May 1, 2018, the Department shall adopt regulations to carry out the requirements of this section.

This document addresses limits on expulsions and suspensions.