10.61.206    EXPULSION OF STUDENTS FROM THE MONTANA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF AND BLIND

(1) Expulsion will be resorted to only when it is evident that there is little or no possibility of the pupil's being able to benefit from continued school experience and that his presence would constitute a hazard to the school program. Expulsion or permanent exclusion is solely the direct responsibility of the board of public education.

(2) The parents or guardians shall be notified in writing of their opportunity to appear before the Board of Public Education prior to any action of expulsion.

(3) The superintendent shall make an administrative recommendation to the board based on a thorough investigation of the case and the recommendation of the school principal or director of child care services.

(4) If the board expels the student, the secretary to the board shall officially notify his parent(s) or guardian(s) of the action.

(5) Readmission of an expelled student is possible provided the cause(s) leading to the expulsion have been corrected or substantially diminished.

(6) Readmission is subject to approval by the board.

History: Sec. 20-2-114 and Sec. 20-8-103 MCA; IMP, Sec. 20-80-103; NEW, 1980 MAR p. 977, Eff. 3/14/80.