File:  JLIB-R - Student Dismissal Precautions

NOTE: While Colorado school districts are not required by law to adopt a regulation on this subject, CASB believes this sample contains the content/language that reflects "best practices."  However, the district should consult with its own legal counsel to determine appropriate language that meets local circumstances and needs.

1.  The enrollment records of the district will include information regarding the marital status of a student's parents. Such status will be reviewed each year.

2. If a student's parents are divorced legally separated or have other special custody arrangements, district personnel shall request a copy of any and all legal documents pertaining to child custody, including restraining orders.  If the custody decree is from a state other than Colorado, the decree must indicate that it has been filed with the clerk of any district court of Colorado.

3. The school shall flag the files of students whose parents are divorced or legally separated or have other special custody arrangements. The school shall maintain a card file of these students that is easily accessible to the principal or designee.

4. If a person whom the principal or designee does not recognize appears at school requesting the early dismissal of a student, the principal or designee shall ask for identification such as a driver's license.

5. The district shall take reasonable measures to protect the custody rights of the various parties involved. It shall be the responsibility of the parent/guardian to keep the school apprised of the student´s custody status.

(Approval date)

[Revised February 2009]

COLORADO SAMPLE REGULATION 1984