{"id":354981,"date":"2016-04-04T11:01:49","date_gmt":"2016-04-04T16:01:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/education\/student-conduct-and-discipline\/discipline-and-punishment-student-codes-of-conduct-and-discipli.html"},"modified":"2023-11-01T22:33:30","modified_gmt":"2023-11-02T03:33:30","slug":"discipline-and-punishment-student-codes-of-conduct-and-discipli","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/education\/student-conduct-and-discipline\/discipline-and-punishment-student-codes-of-conduct-and-discipli.html","title":{"rendered":"Discipline and Punishment: Student Codes of Conduct and Discipline Policies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Discipline and Punishment: Student Codes of Conduct and Discipline Policies<\/h1>\n
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\n By Jade Yeban, Esq.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Susan Mills Richmond, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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Every school has a mission to provide a safe learning environment. District policy usually includes student responsibilities in a student code of conduct. Students must follow these codes throughout their educational careers.<\/p>\r\n

The district usually gives student codes of conduct<\/a> to students and their parents as a handbook. This usually happens at the beginning of the school year. Some states have codified school codes in state laws. But, most states allow school districts and individual schools to develop policies and codes. They must still impose specific minimum requirements. This way, the code remains standardized throughout the state.<\/p>\r\n

The board of education is typically responsible for drafting these codes. They cover a wide range of student behavior in school, during school days, and even outside of school. This article briefly overviews student discipline through student codes of conduct.<\/p>\r\n

Provisions of Student Codes of Conduct<\/h2>\r\n

Student codes of conduct guide the behavior of all students. These codes govern public schools or charter schools. They apply on the school bus and at school-sponsored activities. They cover dress codes and the use of controlled substances (like illegal drugs). They cover behavior that could cause serious bodily injury and other misbehavior. The codes also address more sensitive issues, like sexual assault and hazing.<\/p>\r\n

Although codes of conduct vary, most codes share standard provisions and common goals. Violating the code of conduct may result in a disciplinary proceeding against the student. The standard components of a typical student code of conduct<\/a> are:<\/p>\r\n