# JKF - DISCIPLINARY REMOVALS OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

<span style="font-weight: 400;">When removing students with disabilities from their regular school programs, whether as a result of a suspension, an expulsion, or any other removal covered by state and federal special education laws, it shall be the policy of Cape Elizabeth Schools to comply fully with all applicable state and federal special education laws that govern such removals.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">The Superintendent of Schools, in consultation with the Director of Instructional Support and other school administrators, may develop and promulgate procedures for implementing this policy, and may from time to time amend those procedures as necessary.</span>

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### <span style="font-weight: 400;">Legal References: </span>

- <span style="font-weight: 400;">Me. Spec. Ed. Reg. ch. 101, XVII (2017); </span>
- <span style="font-weight: 400;">34 C.F.R. § 300.101, .530 to .536</span>

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### <span style="font-weight: 400;">Cross References: </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">[JKD](https://documentation.cape.k12.me.us/books/board-policies/page/jkd-suspension-of-students) - Suspension of Students</span>

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### <span style="font-weight: 400;">Adopted:</span>

- <span style="font-weight: 400;">February 9, 1999</span>

### <span style="font-weight: 400;">Revised: </span>

- <span style="font-weight: 400;">November 14, 2000</span>
- <span style="font-weight: 400;">April 8, 2008</span>
- <span style="font-weight: 400;">December 11, 2012</span>
- <span style="font-weight: 400;">March 12, 2024</span>