131Non-urgent suspension or detention of State school student

131 Non-urgent suspension or detention of State school student

(1)  If the principal of a State school is satisfied that –

(a) the approved behaviour management policy of the school has been complied with in relation to the unacceptable behaviour of a school student, within the meaning of Secretary's instructions; and

(b) compliance with that policy has not been effective in dealing with the unacceptable behaviour –

the principal may suspend the student, full-time or part-time, from the school for a period of 2 weeks or less, as the principal considers appropriate.

(2)  A school student at a State school may be given a detention only in accordance with the approved behaviour management policy of the school.