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2023-2024 EWCSD Suspension Count

DataQuest provides meaningful data and statistics about California's TK/K-12 public educational system that supports a wide variety of informational, research, and policy needs.

Discipline and Safety ​FAQ

School Suspensions
  • What student behaviors can result in a suspension?
  • What other means of corrections can be implemented prior to suspension?
  • How long can a student be suspended?
  • Is a teacher required to provide school work for a suspended student?
  • ​What is an in-school suspension?​
  • When is law enforcement notified?
Classroom Suspensions
  • For what behaviors can a student be suspended from a classroom?
  • What is the procedure for a classroom suspension?​​
  • Where does a student go when suspended from a classroom?
Referrals to the Principal
  • For what behaviors can a student be referred to the principal by a teacher?
  • What can a teacher expect from the principal?
  • ​What interventions are available to the principal for addressing improper behavior?
Notification of Dangerous Behavior
  • Should I be informed of past dangerous behavior exhibited by a student?
  • What are the consequences for not providing the information?
  • ​Am I free to share the information with colleagues?

Parent or Guardian Liability for Willful Pupil Misconduct

California Education Code Section 48904(a)(1) provides that the parent or guardian of a minor is liable for all damages caused by the willful misconduct of the minor that results in the injury or death of any pupil, school district or private school employee, or school volunteer. The parent or guardian is also liable for damages to real or personal property belonging to the school district or private school, or personal property belonging to a school employee, resulting from the willful misconduct of the minor. The liability of the parent or guardian shall not exceed $10,000, adjusted for inflation.
If you have questions regarding this matter, please contact the Office of Financial Accountability and Information Services by email at [email protected].