SUMMARY:  LC 33 6403  LC 33 6528S

Amends several code sections to prohibit disruptive students from being assigned to an alternative school for more than two semesters except in the case of serious offenses such as physical assault or bullying

REQUIREMENTS:

Disruptive students who are subject to mandatory attendance shall not be expelled or suspended without assignment to an alternative education program

Except for serious offenses and for offenses provided for in 20-2-751.1 (bringing weapons to school), the assignment of a disruptive student to an alternative school shall not exceed the remainder of the semester in which the student is expelled or suspended and the following semester.  Examples of serious offenses are listed.

Any student assigned to an alternative education program for a serious offense shall have the right to request a hearing according to the procedures provided for in 20-2-754 after two semesters for the purpose of returning to the regular classroom.

EFFECTIVE DATE:

July 1, 2016 if passed