Section 3313.534 | Policy of zero tolerance for violent, disruptive, or inappropriate behavior.
No later than July 1, 1998, the board of education of each city, exempted village, and local school district shall adopt a policy of zero tolerance for violent, disruptive, or inappropriate behavior, including excessive truancy, and establish strategies to address such behavior that range from prevention to intervention.
No later than July 1, 1999, each of the big eight school districts, as defined in section 3314.02 of the Revised Code, shall establish under section 3313.533 of the Revised Code at least one alternative school to meet the educational needs of students with severe discipline problems, including, but not limited to, excessive truancy, excessive disruption in the classroom, and multiple suspensions or expulsions. Any other school district that attains after that date a significantly substandard graduation rate, as defined by the department of education, shall also establish such an alternative school under that section.
Last updated October 4, 2021 at 5:10 PM
Available Versions of this Section
- July 1, 1998 – House Bill 650 - 122nd General Assembly [ View July 1, 1998 Version ]
- April 6, 2017 – House Bill 410 - 131st General Assembly [ View April 6, 2017 Version ]
- November 2, 2018 – Amended by House Bill 318 - 132nd General Assembly [ View November 2, 2018 Version ]
- October 3, 2023 – Amended by House Bill 33 - 135th General Assembly [ View October 3, 2023 Version ]