1. (a) As used in this chapter, "expulsion" means a disciplinary or other action whereby a student:

   1. (1) is separated from school attendance for a period exceeding ten (10) school days;
   2. (2) is separated from school attendance for the balance of the current semester or current year unless a student is permitted to complete required examinations in order to receive credit for courses taken in the current semester or current year; or
   3. (3) is separated from school attendance for the period prescribed under section 16 of this chapter, which may include an assignment to attend an alternative school, an alternative educational program, or a homebound educational program.

2. (b) The term does not include situations when a student is:

   1. (1) disciplined under section 25 of this chapter;
   2. (2) removed from school in accordance with IC 20-34-3-9 ; or

   3. (3) removed from school for failure to comply with the immunization requirements of IC 20-34-4-5 .

      [Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-1-10.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.17.