section37h.5

Chapter 71, Section 37H1/2
Felony complaint or conviction of student; suspension; expulsion; right to appeal

(1) **IF:** Student charged with felony or felony delinquency complaint 1. Principal may suspend, set length of time, if student’s presence “would have a detrimental effect on the general welfare of the school” 2. Student may appeal, but remains suspended until appeal hearing 3. Superintendent holds hearing – oral & written testimony, counsel 4. Superintendent may overturn or recommend alternate educ. program 5. Superintendent renders final decision within 5 days – final
 * THEN:**

(2)**IF:** Student convicted of felony 1. Principal may expel if …”…substantial detrimental effect…” 2. Student may appeal, but remains expelled 3. Superintendent holds hearing – oral & written testimony, counsel 4. Superintendent may overturn or recommend alternate educ. program 5. Superintendent renders final decision within 5 days – final
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