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School’s obligations?  \n9  \nWhat behavior can a student be suspended for? School’s obligations?  \n10","cbCaiaIlSky0p3D2","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiaIlSky0p3D2","pdf",516256,46,"English","# How long can a student be expelled?\n# How long can a student be suspended?\n# What behavior can a student be expelled for?\n# What are a school’s obligations prior to expulsion?\n# What are a school’s obligations for suspension?","[{\"question\":\"How long can a student be expelled under the Illinois School Code?\",\"answer\":\"A board may expel a student for a definite period not to exceed 2 calendar years, determined case by case.\"},{\"question\":\"When is expulsion for at least 1 year mandatory?\",\"answer\":\"Expulsion for at least 1 year is mandatory when a weapon is brought to school, any school-sponsored activity or event, or any activity/event reasonably related to school.\"},{\"question\":\"What is the general limit for suspensions, and what is the school bus exception?\",\"answer\":\"The general rule is a suspension period not to exceed 10 school days. 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