Importance Of Due Process For Short And Long Term Suspension

Due Process for Short and Long Term Suspensions

Order and protection goes hand-in-hand! Having guidelines and processes in place is the glue that binds s smooth flow and success to any program. It is vital to achievement that an association such as school, have the policies and procedures communicated precisely that they may be followed with accuracy. When there is a breakdown in the understanding of the procedures by administration when it comes to suspending or expelling a student, there may be legal actions that follow. This writing will take an in-depth look at the policy of East Feliciana Schoolboard and their student handbook to gather data that pertains to the policy that is in place on short- and long-term suspensions of students that are enrolled in their school. There will also be a reflection on the due process considering various case laws to further expound on the matter. Please follow along closely as the policies and procedures are uncovered.

Due Process Requirements for Short Term Suspension …show more content…
Laron Mc Curry is the active leader at East Feliciana Middle School in Clinton, Louisiana and according to their student handbook, a short term suspension is when a student receives one to ten days out of the learning environment (Sam & Bradford, 2015). Every student is entitled to Due Process during the investigative process prior to the suspension. Within this district, before proceeding with the short term suspension, the student must be informed of the suspension. The parent or guardians of the student must also be notified by a letter. It is the principal’s obligation to investigate the matter with all of the parties, but the student is not required to be present at the time of the