126CSR98



Title 126

LEGISLATIVE RULE

BOARD OF EDUCATION



SERIES 98

STUDENT HANDBOOK - STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES (4372)







§126-98-1. General.



  • Scope -- This policy establishes regulations for developing and distributing the

Student Handbook - Student Rights and Responsibilities.



1.2. Authority -- West Virginia Constitution, Article XII, §2, West Virginia Code

§§18-2-5, 18-5-1, and 18-5-13.



1.3. Filing Date - November 23, 1998.



1.4. Effective Date - December 23, 1998.



§126-98-2. Rationale.



2.1. Students need to understand their rights and responsibilities within the school setting.



§126-98-3. Procedures.



3.1. The Student Handbook - Student Rights and Responsibilities shall be developed by the State Department of Education with input from school personnel.



3.2. The Handbook will be reviewed and revised as necessary.



3.3. The State Department of Education will provide four copies of the Handbook to all K-8 schools for placement in the school's main office, the principal's office, the counselor's office, and the library-media center.



3.4. The State Department of Education will provide a master copy of the Handbook to each school serving students in grades 9-12, and a master copy of the Handbook summary statements.

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3.5. Each school serving students in grades 9-12 shall provide a copy of the Handbook summary statements to each student in the school. These summary statements shall be made part of the school handbook provided to each student. The school's handbook shall also state, "Students may view a copy of the entire Student Handbook - Student Rights and Responsibilities in the school's main office, in the principal's office, in the counselor's office, or in the library-media center."



§126-98-4. Incorporation by Reference



4.1. A copy of the rules and regulations are attached. Copies may be obtained in the office of the Secretary of State and in the West Virginia Department of Education, Division of Instructional and Student Services.



4.2. Summary of rules and regulations. -- The State Department of Education recognizes that the education program within a school is of primary importance and that the education program must proceed without disruption. Educators and students in the public schools have both rights and responsibilities for ensuring the orderly operation of educational programs. The Student Handbook-Student Rights and Responsibilities addresses the following: thorough and efficient education; student inquiry; contraband; search and seizure; police in the school; discipline (suspension and expulsion); attendance; prevention of child abuse; and, harassment.

 

 

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