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The results of the appeal may include, but are not limited to:
1. sustaining the suspension in all respects;
2. modification of penalties imposed;
3. rescinding the suspension and expunging the suspension from the student’s records.

The parents shall be notified of the appeal decision. NOTICE: Violation of the School District’s sexual harassment policy
by a student is grounds for in-school suspension, out-of-school suspension, expulsion, or imposition of other disciplinary
action by the school and may also result in criminal penalties being imposed. (P-5.81)

Appeals of suspensions resulting in a Recommendation for Expulsion or Severe Incident Assignment or Choice Exit, will
not be entitled to an appeal to the Regional Office, but will be subject to the appeals process outlined in those policies.

COURT EDUCATION LIAISON PROGRAM

The Court Education Liaison Program: The Fifteenth (15th) Judicial Circuit of Florida

The Department of Safe Schools provides Court Education Liaisons who are assigned to the Juvenile Division of the 15
th
Judicial Circuit Courts. These District employees participate in both dependency and delinquency court proceedings on
behalf of Palm Beach County students. The Court Education Liaisons perform the following functions:

● Assist in all dependency and delinquency court proceedings
● Interpret educational records and provide student advocacy
● Collaborate with the Department of Children and Families on court involved youth
● Coordinate educational information packets for students at their court appearances
● Assist parents/guardians, as appropriate, concerning student enrollment matters
● Notify parents/guardians of appropriate school contact and enrollment requirements if not actively enrolled
● Notify Transition Coordinator of pending enrollment or assignment
● Notify appropriate homeschool campus contact of student pending or recommended enrollment/assignment, via
email and phone contact
● Obtain contact information for Juvenile Probation Officer and school-related requirements, as applicable and
provide home school contact
● Share information with parents/guardians and students about educational assignment and graduation options
● Provide ongoing follow-up and support to DJJ students and families as requested
● Participate in juvenile justice meetings and committees as assigned
● Explore business and community partnerships to support initiatives for students enrolled in DJJ/Youth Services
programs

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