File: JKB - Detention of Students File: JKB - Detention of StudentsA school administrator or teacher may detain a student for disciplinary reasons after school hours, provided that the parent has been notified of the detention and, in the case of bus students, arrangements have been made for the student's transportation home. In cases where transportation is required, 24-hour notice shall be given so that transportation may be arranged.
No student shall be detained in school for more than 30 minutes after school is dismissed except for special study or rehearsals for which previous arrangements have been made. Students detained in school during recess or lunch shall be allowed lavatory periods immediately thereafter.
Adopted May 9, 1978
Revised October 19, 1982
Revised January 6, 1987
Revised to conform with practice: date of manual adoption, January 14, 1992
Reviewed August 21, 2023