Indiana § 20-33-8-3 - "Expulsion"
Full text of Indiana Indiana Code § 20-33-8-3 — "Expulsion", with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20-33-8-3. "Expulsion"
Sec. 3. (a) As used in this chapter, "expulsion" means a disciplinary or other action whereby a student:
(1) is separated from school attendance for a period exceeding ten (10) school days;
(2) is separated from school attendance for the balance of the current semester or current year unless a student is permitted to complete required examinations in order to receive credit for courses taken in the current semester or current year; or
(3) is separated from school attendance for the period prescribed under section 16 of this chapter, which may include an assignment to attend an alternative school, an alternative educational program, or a homebound educational program.
(b) The term does not include situations when a student is:
(1) disciplined under section 25 of this chapter;
(2) removed from school in accordance with IC 20-34-3-9; or
(3) removed from school for failure to comply with the immunization requirements of IC 20-34-4-5.
[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-1-10.]
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.17.
Frequently Asked Questions About Indiana § 20-33-8-3
What does Indiana Code § 20-33-8-3 cover?
Section 20-33-8-3 (""Expulsion"") is part of the Indiana Code, the codified statutory law of Indiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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