Question:

How can I prevent my child from getting suspended?

Answer:

To prevent your child from receiving a suspension at school in Maryland, you can work with the school to provide intervention and support for your child’s behavior. This may include positive behavior interventions, a behavior intervention plan, referral to a student support team, or an individualized education program team. Additionally, if your child is facing in-school suspension, they must be informed of the reasons and given a chance to respond before the suspension takes effect. After 10 days of cumulative in-school suspension, a meeting involving the student, parents, or guardian, and the principal should be held. The school must also provide education services for your child during the in-school suspension period to keep them on track with their classroom work.

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