NEPN/NSBA Code: JICIAA 

PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION/RISK ASSESSMENT 

The School Committee authorizes the Superintendent to request an immediate psychological evaluation of a student who violates the “Weapons, Violence and School Safety” policy (JICIA) when, in their opinion, such an evaluation will assist in assessing the risk the student poses to school safety if the student were to remain in school. 

The Superintendent is also authorized to request psychological evaluations of students who have been identified as posing a substantial risk of violent behavior. 

All such evaluations shall be performed at the school unit’s expense. 

If the parents/guardians and/or student refuse to permit a requested psychological evaluation, the Superintendent and the School Committee may draw any reasonable inferences from the student’s behavior concerning the risk the student poses to school safety for purposes of determining appropriate action. 

Legal References: 20 USCA § 8921 (Gun-Free Schools Act of 1994) 20-A MRSA §§ 1001(9); 1001(9-A); 6552 

  17-A MRSA §§ 2(9); 2(12-A) 

Cross References:   ACAA – Harassment and Sexual Harassment of Students

ADC - Tobacco Use and Possession 

EBCA - Crisis Response Plan 

JICH - Drug and Alcohol Use by Students 

JK - Student Discipline 

JKD - Suspension of Students 

JKE - Expulsion of Students 

JKF - Suspension/Expulsion of Students with Disabilities 

JIH – Questioning and Searches of Students 

KLG - Relations with Law Enforcement Authorities 

Adopted: June 7, 2000 

Reviewed: September 24, 2012 

Reviewed: March 4, 2024