Number:

235

Section:

Pupils

Title:

Student Rights

Date Adopted:

February 11, 1980

Date Reviewed:

November 30, 2004


Purpose
This policy sets forth guidelines by which student rights are to be determined consistent with law.

Authority
The Board has the authority and responsibility to establish reasonable rules and regulations for the conduct and deportment of students of the district. At the same time, no student shall be deprived of equal treatment and equal access to the educational program, due process, a presumption of innocence, and free expression and association in accordance with these guidelines.

Guidelines
Attendant upon the rights established for each student are certain responsibilities, which include respect for the rights of others, obedience to properly constituted school authority and compliance with the rules and regulations of this district.

Delegation of Responsibility
The Superintendent or designee shall develop and promulgate administrative procedures consistent with law and Board policy to ensure that student rights under varying conditions are properly described.

Copies of such procedures shall be furnished to the parents of each student.

Such procedures shall be reviewed annually and updated when required.