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Gwinnett County Public Schools

Alternative Disciplinary Consequences

     A student subject to a short-term suspension or to long-term suspension may be provided with the opportunity to reduce the period of suspension by completing alternative disciplinary consequences. The decision to allow a student the opportunity to reduce the period of suspension shall be at the discretion of the administrator or tribunal officer determining the consequence imposed as a result of the student’s misconduct. The student shall have the option to complete the alternative disciplinary consequences or to serve the full term of their suspension. The following alternative disciplinary consequences are authorized: (1) Attend the Creating Lasting Family Connections (CLFC) program or a similar program; (2) perform community service; (3) pay restitution; or (4) successfully complete GIVE’s Early Return Agreement/Contract.