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On November 2, 2018, certain provisions of HB 318 will go into effect that will impact how schools handle out-of-school suspensions (OSS) and expulsions. Below are the key highlights for ALL building administrators. Following this information, there is more information pertaining to those administrators working with grades PK-3.

General Provisions

1. Districts are NOW REQUIRED to permit a student to complete classroom assignments missed during both in-school suspension (ISS) and OSS; it should be noted that Board Policy has already required this, so this should not be a change in current procedures.

2. “In-school suspension” is now defined as a suspension served in a “supervised learning environment within a school setting” (see Division (K) of Section 3313.66 of the Revised Code). Additional information will be forthcoming. It should be noted that for elementary administrators, PEAK meets this definition.

3. The definition of a “knife” has been clarified as being “a knife capable of causing serious bodily injury” (see Division (B)(3) of Section 3313.66 of the Revised Code). For your purposes, this means a knife that has a blade of 2.5 inches or greater; it does not include plastic knives.
Emergency Removals, Suspensions, & Expulsions

It is important to establish common definitions in this area before discussing the changes that will be going into effect on November 2. For purposes of Ohio law, an “emergency removal” is one in which a student’s “presence poses a continuing danger to persons or property or an ongoing threat of disrupting the academic process taking place” and the removal is made “without the notice and hearing requirements” established under law (emphasis added; see Division (C)(3) of Section 3313.66 of the Revised Code).

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

PK - 3

Q: Under what circumstances can Pre-K -3 students be suspended?

A: The only reason Pre-K - 3 students can be suspended are as follows:

• Bringing a firearm

• Bringing a knife capable of causing serious bodily injury (2 1/2 inches or greater, not including plastic knives)

• Committing an act that is a criminal offense when committed by an adult and that results in serious physical harm

• Making a bomb threat 

Q: Is there a behavior letter required for Pre-K - Third removal to the end of the day only?

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A: Resolution: PBIS - Pre- to 3rd Emergency 3rd Emergency Removal: Remainder of School Day with the Attendance Code: RMV

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