Florida Administrative Code
6 - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
6D - Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind
Chapter 6D-7 - SCHOOL PROGRAM
Section 6D-7.0073 - Disciplinary Procedures and Disposition
Universal Citation: FL Admin Code R 6D-7.0073
Current through Reg. 50, No. 187; September 24, 2024
(1) Disposition procedure. The procedures listed below are to be followed for acts by students which require discipline.
(a) General discipline procedures require
that the Principal or designee:
1. Provide
the student oral or written notice of the violation of which the student is
accused;
2. Provide the student an
opportunity to respond to the accusation; and,
3. If the student denies the accusation,
provide the student an explanation of the evidence against him/her and provide
an opportunity for the student to present his/her version of the
incident.
4. Not be required to
permit attendance of counsel nor give the student the right to
cross-examination, for acts requiring suspension or reprimand.
5. Review the student's Individual
Educational Plan and Section 504 plan, if any, as set forth in Rule
6A-6.0331, F.A.C., effective as
of December 23, 2014, incorporated by reference herein and available at
https://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-09837,
and rule 6A-6.03312, F.A.C., effective as
of April 21, 2011, incorporated by reference herein and available at
https://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-09836,
to determine if the behavior bears any relationship to the student's
exceptionality.
(b)
Suspension.
1. Prior to suspending a student,
the School shall follow the general procedures set out in paragraph (1)(a),
above.
2. The Principal or designee
will make the decision whether or not a suspension will be imposed.
3. If a suspension is imposed, the President,
parents, guardians and the adult student will be forwarded written notice of
the suspension within twenty-four hours of the action. The written notice of
suspension shall state:
a. The
violation;
b. The date of the
violation;
c. The beginning date of
the suspension;
d. The date on
which the suspension will end; and,
e. Any circumstances pertinent to the
suspension.
4. The
student may request the President or designee to review the suspension decision
of the Principal or designee. The President can affirm or reverse the
suspension provision or direct that further proceedings be held in accordance
with these rules. The decision of the President is final. The student must
request review within three days of the suspension
decision.
(2) Disposition of violations. Guidelines for the maintenance of appropriate student behavior are set forth in the Code of Student Conduct, which is stated in rule 6D-7.007, F.A.C. and this rule.
Rulemaking Authority 1002.36(4)(c) FS. Law Implemented 1002.36(4)(e) FS.
New 5-5-87, Amended 10-26-94, 9-2-18.
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