Comment period extended for student code of conduct rules

OSSE has extended the public comment period for the student code of conduct proposal, according to a notice in the December 4, 2009 DCR.   The proposed rules were published in the November 13, 2009 DCR.   The deadline for public comment is now January 12, 2010.

These proposed rules are consistent with best practices and a July 2009 letter from Arne Duncan, US ed secretary.   The proposed rules emphasize appropriate use of various techniques, notably seclusion and restraint.

Details about submitting comments are in the notice.