NEPN/NSBA Code:  JKF 

DISCIPLINARY REMOVALS OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES 

When removing students with disabilities from their regular school programs, whether as a result of a suspension, an expulsion, or any other removal covered by state and federal special education laws, it shall be the policy of Lewiston Public Schools to comply fully with all applicable state and federal special education laws that govern such removals. 

The Superintendent of Schools, in consultation with the Director of Special Education and other school administrators, may develop and promulgate procedures for implementing this policy, and may from time to time, amend those procedures as necessary. 

References: Me. Dept. of Educ. Rule Ch.101, §XVII (2017) 

34 CFR §300.101.530 .536 

Adopted: March 24, 2003 

Revised: September 14, 2009 

Reviewed: September 24, 2012 

Reviewed: May 22, 2017 

Revised: August 14, 2023