§ 1162. Suspension or expulsion of students
§ 1162. Suspension or expulsion of students (a) A superintendent or principal may, pursuant to policies adopted by the school board that are consistent with State Board rules, suspend a student for up to 10 school days or, with the approval of the board of the school district, expel a student for up to the […]
§ 1163. Transfer of suspension or expulsion to other schools
§ 1163. Transfer of suspension or expulsion to other schools (a) If a student transfers from one Vermont public or independent school to another, then upon application by the student and after a review of whether the school can provide the student with appropriate services, the new school may choose to continue a suspension or […]
§ 1165. Alcohol and drug abuse
§ 1165. Alcohol and drug abuse (a) The State Board, in consultation with local school boards, the alcohol and drug division, the law enforcement authorities, and the juvenile court system shall formulate a general policy for the education, discipline, and referral for rehabilitation of students who are involved with alcohol or drug abuse on school […]
§ 1166. Possession of a firearm at school
§ 1166. Possession of a firearm at school (a) In this section, the terms “to school” and “firearm” shall have the same meaning that the terms have in 18 U.S.C. § 921. The school board may expand the definitions, however, provided they remain consistent with federal law. (b) Each school board shall adopt and implement […]
§ 1167. School resource officer; memorandum of understanding
§ 1167. School resource officer; memorandum of understanding (a) Neither the State Board nor the Agency shall regulate the use of restraint and seclusion on school property by a school resource officer certified pursuant to 20 V.S.A. § 2358. (b) School boards and law enforcement agencies are encouraged to enter into memoranda of understanding relating […]
§ 1126. Failure to attend; notice
§ 1126. Failure to attend; notice When a student between the ages of six and 16 years, who is not excused or exempted from school attendance, fails to enter school at the beginning of the academic year or, being enrolled, fails to attend the school, and when a student who is at least 16 years […]
§ 1127. Notice and complaint by truant officer; penalty
§ 1127. Notice and complaint by truant officer; penalty (a) The truant officer, upon receiving the notice provided in section 1126 of this title, shall inquire into the cause of the nonattendance of the child. If he or she finds that the child is absent without cause, the truant officer shall give written notice to […]
§ 1128. Legal pupil taken to school; nonresident child living in district
§ 1128. Legal pupil taken to school; nonresident child living in district (a) A superintendent may and the truant officer shall stop a child between the ages of six and 16 years or a child 16 years of age or over and enrolled in public school, wherever found during school hours, and shall, unless such […]
§ 1129. Jurisdiction of nonresidents
§ 1129. Jurisdiction of nonresidents The superintendent of a school in which a nonresident pupil is enrolled and a truant officer having jurisdiction of the pupils in such school shall have the same authority and jurisdiction over such nonresident pupil and the person having the control of such pupil as they have over resident pupils […]
§ 1161a. Discipline
§ 1161a. Discipline (a) Each public and each approved independent school shall adopt and implement a comprehensive plan for responding to student misbehavior. To the extent appropriate, the plan shall promote the positive development of youths. The plan shall include: (1) The school’s approach to classroom management and response to disruptive behavior, including the use […]