| Date: | 10/13/2023 |
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| Organization: | Executive Office of Education |
| Regulatory Authority: |
MGL c. 69, § 1B MGL c. 71, § 37H MGL c. 71, § 37H¾ |
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603 CMR 53.00 limits the use of long-term suspension as a consequence for student misconduct until other consequences have been considered and tried as appropriate; promotes engagement of a student's parent in discussion of the student's misconduct, and options for responding to it; assures that every student who is expelled or suspended, regardless of the reason for suspension or expulsion, has the opportunity to receive education services to make academic progress during the period of suspension or expulsion; and keeps schools safe.
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