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suspensions  

Definition

  • Suspension is a disciplinary action that involves removal of a student from his or her usual classroom placement for a period not to exceed 10 consecutive school days. Specific definitions and criteria for determining when suspension is warranted vary from state to state and within individual school districts within each state. [Source: Encyclopedia of School Psychology; Suspension]

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