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Pupil Fair Dismissal Act
Users can view the updated Pupil Fair Dismissal Act, which sets out the procedures for districts to follow when suspending or expelling a student from school. Additional information can be found by accessing the documents below on frequently asked questions, discipline for students with disabilities, laws related to harassment, No Child Left Behind Act, and other discipline related laws.
It is important for users to note the date of the last translation of the Pupil Fair Dismissal Act noted on the document. It may be possible that federal and state laws have been revised, since the last revision. Please check with an advocate or the department to ensure that the document is up to date. If there are additional questions, please contact Marikay Canaga Litzau:
E-mail: Marikay Litzau
Phone: 651-582-8459
Federal Regulations Section
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| From Pupil Fair Dismissal Act Brochure (Last revised 2007) | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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| Covers manifestation determination, Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) etc. | |
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Minnesota's Pupil Fair Dismissal Act
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| Condensed summary handbook of state and federal statutes and regulations related to student discipline (general education and special education students). Includes statutes related to school safety and school attendance as well. Separate versions of the individual sections contained in the brochure are also available from this page. | |
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Minnesota Laws Related to Harassment and Violence Section
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| From Pupil Fair Dismissal Act Brochure (Last revised 2007) | |
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Other State and Federal Laws Related to Discipline Section
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| From Pupil Fair Dismissal Act Brochure (Last revised 2007) | |
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Pupil Fair Dismissal Act (PDFA) Statutes Only
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| Minnesota Statute Sections 121A.40-121A.56 (Last revised 2007) | |