Policy No.	3124
	Adoption Date:	July 11, 1984
	Revised:	December 16, 1998

STUDENTS REMOVAL OF STUDENT DURING SCHOOL HOURS

The board recognizes its responsibility for the proper care of students during school hours. Students shall not be removed from school grounds, any school building or school function during school hours except by a person duly authorized in accordance with district procedures. Before a student is removed or excused, the person seeking to remove the student must present to the satisfaction of the superintendent or principal evidence of his/her proper authority to remove the student. A teacher shall not excuse a student from class to confer with anyone unless the request is approved by the principal. The superintendent is directed to establish procedures for the removal of a student during school hours.

Prior to sending a student to his/her home for illness, discipline or a corrective action, the principal shall attempt to reach the student's parent to inform him/her of the school's action and to request that he/she come to the school for the child. If the principal cannot reach the parent, the student shall remain at school until the close of the school day. A student may be released to a law enforcement officer in accordance with the district policy.

Cross Reference:

Board Policy	3418	Emergency Treatment
	4411	Relations with Law Enforcement, Child Protective Agencies and County Health Department

Legal References:

RCW

28A.605.010

Removing child from school grounds during school hours--Procedure