Rhode Island Code of Regulations
Title 200 - Board of Education
Chapter 30 - DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
Subchapter 10 - Civil Rights
Part 2 - Safe School Act - Statewide Bullying Policy (200-RICR-30-10-2)
Section 200-RICR-30-10-2.8 - Disciplinary action

Universal Citation: 200 RI Code of Rules 30 10 2.8

Current through March 20, 2024

A. The disciplinary actions for violations of the bullying policy shall be determined by the school/district appropriate authority. Disciplinary actions for violations of the bullying policy shall balance the need for accountability with the need to teach appropriate behavior. The severity of the disciplinary action shall be aligned to the severity of the bullying behavior.

B. The range of disciplinary actions that may be taken against a perpetrator for bullying, cyberbullying or retaliation shall include, but not be limited to:

1. Admonitions and warnings;

2. Parental/ Guardian notification and meetings;

3. Detention;

4. In-school suspension;

5. Loss of school-provided transportation or loss of student parking pass;

6. Loss of the opportunity to participate in extracurricular activities;

7. Loss of the opportunity to participate in school social activities;

8. Loss of the opportunity to participate in graduation exercises or middle school promotional activities;

9. Police contact; or,

10. School suspension, though no student shall be suspended from school unless it is deemed to be a necessary consequence of the violation of this Policy.

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