Pennsylvania Code
Title 22 - EDUCATION
Part I - State Board of Education
Subpart A - Miscellaneous Provisions
Chapter 12 - STUDENTS AND STUDENT SERVICES
STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Section 12.7 - Exclusion from classes-in-school suspension

Universal Citation: 22 PA Code ยง 12.7

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024

(a) A student may not receive an in-school suspension unless the student has been informed of the reasons for the suspension and has been given an opportunity to respond before the suspension becomes effective.

(b) Communication to the parents or guardian shall follow the suspension action taken by the school.

(c) When the in-school suspension exceeds 10 consecutive school days, an informal hearing with the principal shall be offered to the student and the student's parent or guardian prior to the 11th school day in accordance with the procedures in § 12.8 (relating to hearings).

(d) The student's school entity has the responsibility to make provision for the student's education during the period of the in-school suspension.

The provisions of this §12.7 amended under section 2603-B of the Public School Code of 1949 (24 P.S. § 26-2603-B).

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