Code of Massachusetts Regulations
603 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
Title 603 CMR 53.00 - Student Discipline
Section 53.01 - Purpose and Scope
Universal Citation: 603 MA Code of Regs 603.53
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
(1) The purpose of 603 CMR 53.00 is:
(a) for
those discipline offenses subject to M.G.L. 71, § 37H3/4, as set
forth in 603 CMR 53.01(2)(a), to limit the use of long-term suspension as a
consequence for student misconduct until other consequences have been
considered and tried as appropriate;
(b) to promote engagement of a student's
parent in discussion of the student's misconduct, and options for responding to
it;
(c) to assure that every
student who is expelled or suspended, regardless of the reason for suspension
or expulsion, has the opportunity to receive education services to make
academic progress during the period of suspension or expulsion; and
(d) to keep schools safe and supportive for
all students while ensuring fair and effective disciplinary
practices.
(2)603 CMR 53.00 sets forth, for all public preschool, elementary, and secondary schools and programs in Massachusetts, including charter and virtual schools:
(a) at
603 CMR
53.03 through
53.11,
the minimum procedural requirements applicable to the suspension of a student
for a disciplinary offense other than:
1.
possession of a dangerous weapon;
2. possession of a controlled
substance;
3. assault on a member
of the educational staff; or
4. a
felony charge or felony delinquency complaint or conviction, or adjudication or
admission of guilt with respect to such felony, if a principal determines that
the student's continued presence in school would have a substantial detrimental
effect on the general welfare of the school, as provided in M.G.L. c. 71,
§ 37H or 37H1/2;
(b) the minimum requirements and procedures
necessary to ensure that all students who have been suspended, in-school or
out-of-school, or expelled, regardless of the type of offense, have an
opportunity to make academic progress during their period of suspension,
expulsion, or removal from regular classroom activities; and
(c) requirements pertaining to school
discipline data reporting and analysis.
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