Non-urgent suspension or detention of State school student
131 Non-urgent suspension or detention of State school student
If the principal of a State school is satisfied that – the approved behaviour management policy of the school has been complied with in relation to the unacceptable behaviour of a school student, within the meaning of Secretary's instructions; and compliance with that policy has not been effective in dealing with the unacceptable behaviour – the principal may suspend the student, full-time or part-time, from the school for a period of 2 weeks or less, as the principal considers appropriate.
A school student at a State school may be given a detention only in accordance with the approved behaviour management policy of the school.
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