My child keeps getting suspended from school for behaviours that are beyond his control. What recourse do I have?
Under the Safe Schools Act , teachers and principals are given the authority to suspend students, within certain guidelines. However, the Act contains provisions for exceptional students where there are “mitigating circumstances,” including the student’s inability to control his/her behaviour and inability to understand the consequences of his/her behaviour. Under such circumstances, suspension is not mandatory but is left to the discretion of the principal. Unfortunately, a number of principals are either unaware of this or choose not to exercise their discretion in a way that is beneficial to the student. As a parent, you are your child’s best advocate. Becoming thoroughly familiar with your child’s rights under the Special Education Section of the Education Act will be a tremendous asset. Click here to read more about the Special Education Section of the Education Act. If you have discussed the issue of repeated suspensions with the principal and superintendent of the school board,
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