Formal Discipline Hearings

DoDEA policy 2051.1 defines a formal hearing as, “The process by which the school Disciplinary Committee reviews the evidence and affords the school and the student accused of misconduct (and his/her parent or guardian) a chance to contest allegations. Formal hearings afford certain rights to the student accused of misconduct when the proposed disposition involves expulsion or suspension for more than ten (10) days. These include an impartial fact-finder or hearing officer, a statement of charges in writing prior to the hearing, the opportunity to present a defense including the presentation of evidence and witness in the student’s behalf, an opportunity to request that certain questions be asked of witnesses against him or her, a written findings of fact and disposition, and a right to appeal to a higher authority.”

Updated: 12/16/2019