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Maryland
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Reengagement Plans for Suspended or Expelled Students

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Reengagement Plans for Suspended or Expelled Students

State law requires districts to adopt plans or policies to support students’ return to school following suspension or expulsion.

Code of Maryland Regulations 13A.08.01.11 Disciplinary Action.

C. (5) A student expelled or suspended from school shall remain away from the school premises during those hours each school day when the school the student attends is in session, and may not participate in school-sponsored activities. The expelled or suspended student may return to the school premises during the prohibited hours only for attendance at a previously scheduled appointment, and if the student is a minor then only if accompanied by the student's parent or guardian.

(6) A student suspended or expelled from school shall be allowed to return to school on the day that the terms and conditions of the suspension or expulsion are met whether or not the student, parent, or guardian has filed an appeal of the suspension.

(7) If a student has been suspended or expelled, the principal may not return the student to the classroom without conferring with the teacher who referred the student to the principal, if the student was referred by a teacher, other teachers as appropriate, other appropriate school personnel, the student, and the student's parent or guardian.

(8) If a student's disruptive behavior results in action less than suspension, the principal shall confer with the teacher who referred the student to the principal before returning the student to that teacher's classroom. The principal may satisfy this requirement by consulting with the teacher before returning the student to the classroom.

(9) A local superintendent may deny attendance to a student who is currently expelled or on extended suspension from another school system for a length of time equal to that expulsion or extended suspension. A school system shall forward information to another school system relating to the discipline of a student, including information of an expulsion or extended suspension of the student, on receipt of the request for information.

Policy Type
Regulation

Maryland Code 7-305. Suspension and expulsion [Amendment subject to contingent abrogation]

(e)  Returning to school premises or classroom. --

  • (1) Any student expelled or suspended from school:
  • (i) Shall remain away from the school premises during those hours each school day when the school the student attends is in session; and
  • (ii) May not participate in school sponsored activities.
  • (2) The expelled or suspended student may return to the school premises during the prohibited hours only for attendance at a previously scheduled appointment, and if the student is a minor then only if accompanied by his parent or guardian.
  • (3) Any person who violates paragraph (1) or (2) of this subsection is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $ 100 for each violation. General Assembly of Maryland
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Statute