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Course image Expulsion Hearing Officer Training
Dropout Prevention and Student Re-Engagement
The training aims to address topics specifically identified by the legislature for inclusion. During the 2023 legislative session, the General Assembly passed, and the Governor signed HB 23-1291: Procedures for Expulsion Hearing. The bill pertains to expulsion hearing officers and updates required procedures regarding suspension, expulsion, and denial of admission. Specifically, when considering expulsion or denial of admission of a student, this bill requires the district to:
- Have a preponderance of evidence.
- Provide all evidence in advance.
- Create a report with findings of facts and recommendations.
- Entertain appeals from students who are denied admission or expelled.
Expulsion hearing officers must attend an initial five-hour and additional annual training to stay informed on school discipline updates. As part of this training, you will review separate modules that will cover:
- Child and adolescent brain development
- Restorative Justice
- Alternatives to expulsion
- Trauma-informed practices
- Conflict and bias in discipline, suspension, and expulsion
- The requirements and implementation of applicable federal and state laws
Contact Jen Gallegos, CDE Dropout Prevention Specialist, with questions: gallegos_j@cde.state.co.us