The maximum duration of an out-of-school suspension assigned by a building-level administrator is ten days (in most states). For a long-term suspension, the principal usually has to write a recommendation to the Superintendent of Schools. Make sure to keep this letter on file, whether it is honored or not. It is possible that the Superintendent may not want to take such drastic action. However, if the bully continues his/her behavior, or something major happens, this covers YOU because you recommended that the student be long-term suspended or expelled.
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