Current through November 30, 2024
Section 42.9 - What are victims' rights in formal disciplinary proceedings?In formal disciplinary proceedings, each school must consider victims' rights when appropriate.
(a) The victim's rights may include a right to:(1) Participate in disciplinary proceedings either in writing or in person;(2) Provide a statement concerning the impact of the incident on the victim; and(3) Have the outcome explained to the victim and to his or her parents or guardian by a school official, consistent with confidentiality.(b) For the purposes of this part, the victim is the actual victim, not his or her parents or guardians.