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The whole process, start to finish
New here? Start at the beginning- 1Know your rightThe law gives the decision to you.
- 2Check that it fitsThree reasons. One incident can be enough.
- 3Keep a recordOne incident, one page. Print or save each one.
- 4Give written noticeYou notify your principal. You don't ask.
- 5The conferenceScheduled by the third class day. The student stays out until then.
- 6Your decision on the returnYour written consent, or the law's steps without it.
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