Section 53.12 - Disciplinary Offenses under M.G.L. c. 71, Section 37H or 37H1/2(1) School districts shall adopt disciplinary policies and procedures applicable to a student who is accused of a disciplinary offense under M.G.L. c. 71, § 37H or 37H1/2. Such policies and procedures shall be consistent with the applicable statute and provide due process of law.(2) The principal may remove a student who has committed a disciplinary offense under M.G.L. c. 71, § 37H or 37H1/2 from school for more than 90 days in a school year.(3) Any student who is removed from school for a disciplinary offense under M.G.L. c. 71, § 37H or 37H1/2 shall have an opportunity to receive education services and make academic progress during the period of removal, as provided in 603 CMR 53.13.Adopted by Mass Register Issue 1264, eff. 7/4/2014.