Student/Parent Handbook - Braintree Public Schools
Student/Parent Handbook - Braintree Public Schools Student/Parent Handbook - Braintree Public Schools
Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 71, Sections 37H and 37H1/2 In order to maintain an environment conducive to teaching and learning we will declare unequivocally that weapons, illegal drugs, alcohol, and violent acts have no place in an academic setting. The Massachusetts Education Reform Act of 1993 was signed into law on June 18, 1993. This law has a direct impact on some student discipline policies and procedures. The information contained below details policy and procedural changes that are now in effect in all schools in Massachusetts. The Massachusetts Education Reform Act supersedes pertinent discipline policy and procedures that are outlined in the student handbook. These policies and procedures include: A. Possession of Weapons / Drugs B. Assault on School Personnel It is important for students and parents to understand and be mindful of the information listed below: a.) b.) c.) Any student who is found on school premises or at school sponsored or school related events, including athletic games, in possession of a dangerous weapon, including, but not limited to a gun or a knife, or a controlled substance as defined in chapter 94 C, including, but not limited to marijuana, cocaine, and heroin, may be subject to expulsion from the school or school district by the principal. Any student who assaults a principal, vice principal, teacher, teacher’s aide or other educational staff on school premises or at school sponsored or school related events, including athletic games, may be subject to expulsion from the school or school district by the principal. Any student who is charged with a violation of either paragraph (a) or (b) shall be notified in writing of an opportunity for a hearing; provided, however, that the student may have representation, along with the opportunity to present evidence and witnesses at said hearing before the principal. After said hearing, a principal may, in his/her discretion, decide to suspend rather than expel a student who has been determined by the principal to have violated either paragraph (a) or (b); provided, however, that any principal who decides that said student should be suspended shall state in writing to the school committee his reasons for choosing the suspension instead of the expulsion as the most appropriate remedy. In this statement, the principal shall represent that in his opinion, the continued presence of this student in the school will not pose a threat to the safety, security and welfare of the other students and staff in the school. Any student who has been expelled from a school district pursuant to these provisions shall have the right to appeal to the superintendent. The expelled d.) e.) student shall have 10 days from the date of the expulsion in which to notify the superintendent of his appeal. The student has the right to counsel at a hearing before the superintendent. The subject matter of the appeal shall not be limited solely to a factual determination of whether the student has violated any provision of this section. When a student is expelled under the provisions of this section and applies for admission to another school for acceptance, the superintendent of the sending school shall notify the superintendent of the receiving school of the reasons for the pupil’s expulsion. Chapter 71, Section 37H ½ - Felony Complaints and Felony Convictions 1. Upon the issuance of a criminal complaint charging a student with a felony or upon the issuance of a felony delinquency complaint against a student, the principal or headmaster of a school in which the student is enrolled may suspend such student for a period of time determined appropriate by said principal or headmaster if said principal or headmaster determines that the student’s continued presence in school would have a substantial detrimental effect on the general welfare of the school. The student shall receive written notification of the charges and reasons for such suspension prior to such suspension taking effect. The student shall also receive written notification of his right to appeal and the process for appealing such suspension; provided, 70
however, that the suspension shall remain in effect prior to any appeal hearing conducted by the superintendent. 71
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however, that the suspension shall remain in effect prior to any appeal hearing<br />
conducted by the superintendent.<br />
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