5.4.3 Detention After School

Detention After School

(CA Code of Regulations, Title V, Section 353)

Although school staff are highly encouraged to use non-punitive disciplinary methods, school staff may utilize after-school detention for disciplinary reasons in dealing with minor school infractions.  After school detention is limited to not more than one hour at the end of the school day.

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