Stevensville School District 

STUDENTS

Student Rights and Responsibilities

The District recognizes fully that all students are entitled to enjoy the rights protected under federal and state constitutions and law for persons of their age and maturity in a school setting.  The District expects students to exercise these rights reasonably and to avoid violating the rights of others.  The District may impose disciplinary measures whenever students violate the rights of others or violate District policies or rules.

Cross Reference:
3231 Searches and Seizure
3310 Student Discipline

Legal Reference:
§ 20-4-302, MCA Discipline and punishment of pupils – definition of corporal punishment – penalty – defense
§ 20-5-201, MCA Duties and sanctions
Tinker v. Des Moines Ind. Sch. Dist., 89 S.Ct. 733 (1969)

Policy History:
Adopted on: December 2001
Reviewed on:
Revised on:  February 14, 2012