17JSuspension—length

17J Suspension—length (1) The suspension of a student is for the period, not longer than 20 school days, the decision-maker considers necessary to ensure a safe and effective learning environment at the school. (2) A suspension— (a) begins on the later of the following: (i) the day the decision-maker gives a suspension notice to the student’s parents;

(ii) the day stated in the suspension notice; and (b) ends on the earlier of the following: (i) the end day stated in the suspension notice; (ii) 20 school days after the suspension begins. (3) A suspension must not start immediately after another suspension ends.