Teacher Removal of Students from Class

Teachers may remove disruptive students from class in accordance with School Board Policy 702, “Teacher Removal of Students from Class,” as stated below.

The Virginia Code (§ 22.1-276.2) provides for the initial authority of a teacher to remove a student from class for disruptive behavior. Further, the Virginia Code defines disruptive behavior as a “violation of school board regulations governing student conduct that interrupts or obstructs the learning environment.”