D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 5, r. 5-B2503
All disciplinary actions shall be effected pursuant to the rules in this Chapter. Disciplinary actions that do not result in removal from the classroom for more than half a school day may be effected through procedures established by the principal at each school. The principal shall establish such procedures in writing and provide a written copy to students and parents. Procedures shall include a process for appealing such disciplinary responses to the principal.
Principals shall ensure that accurate, appropriate documentation is maintained of all disciplinary actions.
The Chancellor, at his or her discretion, may review and modify any proposed disciplinary action.
Disciplinary responses for all tiers of behavior may be assigned only after consideration of the factors involved in the inappropriate behavior as outlined in § 2500.9, and after consideration of prevention, intervention, and remediation responses as outlined in § 2500.6.
Disciplinary responses for students with disabilities shall be imposed in compliance with § 2510 of these Rules.
Records of all disciplinary actions taken shall be maintained for each student in a student discipline file that is separate from the student's official record and cumulative file. Disciplinary records are primarily for the use of the school that the student attends. Disciplinary records shall be maintained by the school until the student is promoted to the next educational level, e.g., from Elementary to Secondary.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 5, r. 5-B2503