Second Suspension (JDD)

After any second suspension of a student during the same school year, the principal and the employee designated by the principal to identify behavioral and mental health support services available shall consult on whether the student’s behavior could be attributable to behavioral or emotional challenges. If it is determined that the behavior is attributable to behavioral or emotional challenges and rises to the level that supportive services could be beneficial, the principal or his/her designee and the employee designated for mental and behavioral health assistance shall schedule a conference with the student’s parent or legal guardian to discuss the student’s behavior and counseling as well as the referral of the student and family to support services or assessment and treatment.