Section 92-17-001 - General Information001.01 Statutory Authority This Chapter is adopted pursuant to Section 79-266 of the Revised Statutes of Nebraska which requires that:
(1)" Beginning July 1, 1997, each school district shall have an alternative school, class, or educational program or the procedures of subsection (2) of this section available or in operation for all expelled students. Any two or more school boards may join together in providing alternative schools, classes, or educational programs. Any district may by agreement with another district send its suspended or expelled students to any alternative school, class, or educational program already in operation by such other district. An educational program may include, but shall not be limited to, individually prescribed educational and counseling programs or a community-centered classroom with experiences for the student as an observer or aide in governmental functions, as an on-the-job trainee, or as a participant in specialized tutorial experiences. Such programs shall include an individualized learning program to enable the student to continue academic work for credit toward graduation. The State Department of Education shall adopt and promulgate rules and regulations relating to alternative schools, classes, and educational programs."001.02 An alternative school, class, or educational program for expelled students shall be approved if it meets the respective provisions of this Chapter.001.03 The requirements of this rule are only applicable to alternative schools, classes, or programs provided for expelled students or to procedures provided for expelled students in districts not providing alternative schools, courses or programs.92 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 17, § 001