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Does a removal apply?
Answer one question at a time. You'll see which part of the law fits and what to do next. Nothing you choose here is saved or sent.
This check describes what the statute says. It can't tell you how your district or a court would apply it to your situation.
The whole process, start to finish
New here? Start at the beginning- 1Know your rightThe law gives the decision to you.
- 2Check that it fitsThree reasons. One incident can be enough.You are here
- 3Keep a recordOne incident, one page. Print or save each one.
- 4Give written noticeYou notify your principal. You don't ask.
- 5The conferenceScheduled by the third class day. The student stays out until then.
- 6Your decision on the returnYour written consent, or the law's steps without it.
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This site is general information, not legal advice, and not a substitute for the advice of an attorney. For your own situation, talk to a licensed Texas attorney.