FILE:  JCEC

DEMONSTRATIONS OF STUDENTS

It is the responsibility of the principal to maintain order at each school.  The Superintendent shall be notified of any incipient unrest in any student body.  No disorderly demonstrations, sit-ins, lock-ins, nor damages to school grounds, school plants, or school records shall be tolerated.  Any type of demonstration that prevents the orderly progress of a school day, that prevents normal class functions, or that prevents nonparticipating students from their usual class activity, shall not be tolerated. Students participating in such demonstrations shall be suspended and removed from the campus; by force if necessary.  Prior to any suspension or as soon as reasonably possible following their removal the school principal or designee shall conduct an appropriate due process hearing.  Students suspended shall not be allowed to return to the campus until the suspension is terminated by the Superintendent. 

Ref:     La. Rev. Stat. Ann. §17:416

Jenkins v. Louisiana State Board of Education, 506 F 2d 992 (CA. 5th 1975)

West Baton Rouge Parish School Board