Colorado H.B. 1345 - Suspension/Expulsion Details
Grounds for Suspension, Expulsion or Denial of Admission for "Habitually Disruptive"
Amends reasons for expelling an habitually disruptive student to include committing one of the following offenses on school grounds, in a school vehicle, or at a school activity or sanctioned event: possession of a dangerous weapon without the authorization of the school/district; use, possession, or sale of a drug or controlled substance; commission of an act, that if committed by an adult, would be robbery or assault that would be 3rd degree assault if committed by an adult; making a false accusation of criminal activity. Encourages each district -- prior to expelling a student -- to consider the student's age, disciplinary history, presence of a disability, seriousness of the violation committed, whether the violation threatened the safety of any student or staff member, or whether a lesser intervention would properly address the violation committed. For a firearm, however, expulsion is automatic unless the superintendent modifies the requirement on a case-by-case basis. http://www.leg.state.co.us/clics/clics2012a/csl.nsf/fsbillcont/CD3C8673214EEF8C872579CD00625FE2?Open&file=1345_enr.pdf
Source: http://www.leg.state.co.us
Status: Signed into law	Status Date: 05/01/2012