SUSPENSION AND EXPULSION RATES
The district examines data, including data disaggregated by race and ethnicity, to determine if significant discrepancies are occurring in the rate of long-term suspensions and expulsions of children with disabilities.
The district will implement positive behavior intervention strategies to promote appropriate behaviors and improve school climate. Change of placement decisions related to disciplinary removals will be consistent with Federal and state regulations (Section 300 530, 92 NAC 51-009.016) The district will develop procedures to ensure disciplinary procedural safeguards and decision making follows such regulations.
“Policies and Procedures Guidance Documents” shall serve as an administrative procedure to this policy. The entire document can be found at http://www.education.ne.gov/sped/regulations.html.
Approved July 14, 2014 Reviewed _______________ Revised October 9, 2023
