JI A- STUDENT DUE PROCESS RIGHTS Category Priority-The

JI A- STUDENT DUE PROCESS RIGHTS Category Priority-The subject matter of these policies is required by state and or federal law. See also – JI, JIC, JICD, JICD-R Students facing discipline will be afforded all due process rights given by law. The Superintendent or his/her written designee is authorized to suspend any student for ten days or less for violations of school rules or policies. Should the Superintendent desire to suspend a student for more than ten days, such student will be afforded a hearing before the school board. In addition to the provisions of this policy, the Board recognizes the application of all pertinent provisions of RSA 193:13 and associated Department of Education rules. Student due process rights shall be printed in the Parent-Student Handbook and will be made available in another language or presented orally upon request. Legal References: RSA 189:15, Regulations NH Code of Administrative Rules, Section Ed 306.04(a)(3), Policy Development, Discipline NH Code of Administrative Rules, Section Ed 306.04(f), Student Discipline NH Code of Administrative Rules, Section Ed 317.04(b), Disciplinary Procedures

Reviewed: October 2004 Revised: July 1998, November 1999, October 2005, September 2008 Reviewed by WSB 3/11/10 Approved by WSB 3/18/10