R277-609-3. Actions Required to Create or Update an LEA Discipline Policy

(1) An LEA or school shall develop and implement a board-approved LEA policy for school discipline. (2) An LEA shall include administration, instruction and support staff, students, parents, community council, and other community members in policy development, training, and prevention implementation to create a community sense of participation, ownership, support, and responsibility. (3) An LEA shall include as part of the policy, a process for parental outreach and education regarding the policy and how it can provide a discrimination and harassment free environment, through strategies promoting positive engagement between staff, students, and parents. (4) An LEA may incorporate Rule R277-609 into one or more of its LEA policies, ensuring that all disciplinary practices are consistent with the requirements established in this rule. (5) An LEA shall develop uniform and equitable methods for a school level data-based evaluation of the efficiency and effectiveness of the policy on an annual basis. (6) An LEA shall publish a notice to parents and school employees of the discipline policy by reasonable means.