School boards to use a provincial framework to develop local protocols on how and when to involve police. School boards to ensure their own codes of conduct are consistent with the provincial Code of Conduct. Mandatory consequences leading to an expulsion under the provincial Code of Conduct take effect. For example, students who bring weapons to school will be immediately suspended and face expulsion. Authority for principals to expel students from their school for up to one school year takes effect.
School boards maintain their authority to expel students.
New provisions in place for a review or appeal of an expulsion. Strict discipline schooling programs available for expelled students. All school boards are required to have supports in place to help suspended students return and succeed in the regular school program. Mandatory consequences leading to a suspension under the provincial Code of Conduct take effect. For example, students who threaten serious injury or swear at a teacher will be suspended immediately.