Suspension and Expulsion Procedures- In-School Suspension

In-School Suspension

Suspension is exclusion from school for a period of from 1 to 10 consecutive school days.

• A student may not receive an in-school suspension unless the student has been informed of the reasons for the suspension and has been given an opportunity to respond before the suspension becomes effective.
• Communication to the parents or guardian shall follow the suspension action taken by the school.
• When the in-school suspension exceeds 10 consecutive school days, an informal hearing with the Executive Director shall be offered to the student and the student’s parent or guardian prior to the 11th school day in accordance with the procedures in the Pennsylvania Code.
• The student’s school entity has the responsibility to make provision for the student’s education during the period of the in-school suspension.