CHAPTER 5.00 - DISTRICT PHILOSOPHY

5.31 Students Charged With A Felony

The principal has the authority to suspend or transfer a student who is formally charged with a felony for an incident which allegedly occurred on other than public school property if the incident is shown to have an adverse impact on the educational program discipline, or welfare in the school in which the student is enrolled.

(1) If the student charged with the felony is recommended for suspension, the student is to be suspended from all classes of instruction until the determination of guilt or innocence, or the dismissal of charges is made by a court of competent jurisdiction.

(2) If the student is adjudicated guilty of the felony under Chapter 784, Florida Statutes, the School Board shall expel the student.

Statutory Authority: 230.22(2), F.S.

Laws Implemented: 232.26(2), F.S.

History:

Adopted: January 14, 1999

Revision Date(s): October 7, 2003; February 9, 2010

Formerly: