§ 20-2-755. Authorization of Disciplinary Officer, Panel, or Tribunal to Determine Disciplinary Action
The disciplinary officer, panel, or tribunal of school officials, when appointed as required in Code Section 20-2-753, shall determine what, if any, disciplinary action shall be taken. Such action may include, but is not limited to, expulsion, long-term suspension, or short-term suspension. Any action taken by such officer, panel, or tribunal shall be subject to […]
§ 20-2-774. Self-Administration of Asthma Medication
As used in this Code section, the term: “Medication” means a medicine prescribed by: A physician licensed under Chapter 34 of Title 43; or A physician assistant licensed under Chapter 34 of Title 43 who is authorized to prescribe medicine for the treatment of asthma in accordance with said chapter. “Self-administration of asthma medication” means […]
§ 20-2-756. Reports to Law Enforcement Officials
The school administration, disciplinary hearing officer, panel, tribunal of school officials, or the local board of education may, when any alleged criminal action by a student occurs, report the incident to the appropriate law enforcement agency or officer for investigation to determine if criminal charges or delinquent proceedings should be initiated. No individual reporting any […]
§ 20-2-775. Automated External Defibrillator Required in High Schools; Requirements; Funding
As used in this Code section, the term “automated external defibrillator” means a defibrillator which: Is capable of cardiac rhythm analysis; Will charge and be capable of being activated to deliver a countershock after electrically detecting the presence of certain cardiac dysrhythmias; and Is capable of continuously recording cardiac dysrhythmia at the scene with a […]
§ 20-2-757. Applicability of Public Inspection and Open Meeting Laws
All proceedings and hearings conducted under this subpart shall be confidential and shall not be subject to the open meetings requirement of Code Section 50-14-1 or other open meetings laws. All electronic or other written records of all hearings conducted under this subpart; all statements of charges; all notices of hearings; and all written decisions […]
§ 20-2-776. Student Retention and Self-Administration of Auto-Injectable Epinephrine; Liability of School System
As used in this Code section, the term “auto-injectable epinephrine” means a disposable drug delivery device that is easily transportable and contains a premeasured single dose of epinephrine used to treat life-threatening allergic reactions. Each local board of education shall adopt a policy authorizing a student to carry and self-administer prescription auto-injectable epinephrine. Such policy […]
§ 20-2-758. Legal Actions Not Prohibited, Restricted, or Limited by Disciplinary Hearing; Rights to Appeal From Decision of School Board
Nothing in this subpart shall be construed to prohibit, restrict, or limit in any manner any cause of action otherwise provided by law and available to any teacher, school official, employee, or student. The provisions of subsections (b) through (f) of Code Section 20-2-1160 shall apply to all proceedings under this subpart. History. Code 1981, […]
§ 20-2-776.1. Administration of Auto-Injectable Epinephrine by School Personnel
As used in this Code section, the term “auto-injectable epinephrine” means a disposable drug delivery device that is easily transportable and contains a premeasured single dose of epinephrine used to treat life-threatening allergic reactions. Each local board of education shall adopt a policy authorizing school personnel to administer auto-injectable epinephrine, if available, to a student […]
§ 20-2-759. Minimum Qualifications for Hearing Officers, Disciplinary Hearing Officers, Tribunals, and Panels
The State Board of Education shall promulgate rules and regulations to require minimum qualifications for hearing officers, disciplinary hearing officers, tribunals, and panels that are tasked with hearing matters in this subpart. The State Board of Education shall promulgate rules and regulations to ensure that such individuals have initial training prior to serving as a […]
§ 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 […]