§ 20-2-764. Definitions
As used in this subpart, the term: “Chronic disciplinary problem student” means a student who exhibits a pattern of behavioral characteristics which interfere with the learning process of students around him or her and which are likely to recur. “Expulsion” means expulsion of a student from a public school beyond the current school quarter or […]
§ 20-2-765. Notification of Parent or Guardian of Chronic Disciplinary Problem Student; Observance of Child by Parent or Guardian; Attendance of Conference With Principal or Teacher or Both
Any time a teacher or principal identifies a student as a chronic disciplinary problem student, the principal shall notify by telephone call and by either certified mail or statutory overnight delivery with return receipt requested or first-class mail the student’s parent or guardian of the disciplinary problem, invite such parent or guardian to observe the […]
§ 20-2-766. Students Returning From Expulsion or Suspension; Notice to Parents; Conference With Principal or Teacher to Devise Disciplinary and Behavioral Correction Plan
Before any chronic disciplinary problem student is permitted to return from an expulsion or suspension, the school to which the student is to be readmitted shall request by telephone call and by either certified mail or statutory overnight delivery with return receipt requested or first-class mail at least one parent or guardian to schedule and […]
§ 20-2-766.1. Proceeding Against Parents for Failure to Cooperate in Educational Programs; Penalty
The local board of education may, by petition to the juvenile court, proceed against a parent or guardian as provided in this Code section. If the court finds that the parent or guardian has willfully and unreasonably failed to attend a conference requested by a principal pursuant to Code Section 20-2-765 or 20-2-766, the court […]
§ 20-2-767. Definitions
As used in this subpart, the term: “Expulsion” means expulsion of a student from a public school beyond the current school quarter or semester. “Suspension” means the short-term suspension of a student from a public school for not more than ten days or long-term suspension for more than ten days pursuant to Code Section 20-2-751. […]
§ 20-2-768. Expulsion or Suspension of Students for Felonies; Alternative Educational System; Policy
Each local board of education is authorized to refuse to readmit or enroll any student who has been suspended or expelled for being convicted of, being adjudicated to have committed, being indicted for, or having information filed for the commission of any felony or any delinquent act under Code Sections 15-11-602 and 15-11-707 which would […]
§ 20-2-770. Rules and Regulations for Nutritional Screening and Eye, Ear, and Dental Examinations of Students
The Department of Public Health is authorized and directed, in cooperation with the State Board of Education, to promulgate rules and regulations to provide for a nutritional screening and eye, ear, and dental examinations for each student entering the first grade in the public schools of this state and at such other times as such […]
§ 20-2-771. Immunization of Students
As used in this Code section, the term: “Certificate of immunization” means certification by a physician licensed under the laws of this state or by an appropriate official of a local board of health, on a form provided by the Department of Public Health, that a named person has been immunized in accordance with the […]
§ 20-2-771.2. School Health Nurse Programs
Each local board of education shall establish policies and procedures regarding a school health nurse program. Such school health nurse programs shall be staffed by licensed health care professionals and may include consultation with offsite health care professionals through appropriate protocols and contracts. Each local board of education may contract or consult with health professionals […]
§ 20-2-772. Rules and Regulations for Screening of Students for Scoliosis
In addition to any other requirements of this part, the Department of Public Health is authorized and directed, in cooperation with the State Board of Education, to promulgate rules and regulations to provide for the screening of public school children for scoliosis. The rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section […]