In School Suspension Reporting:
Definition of In School Suspension (ISS):
Student is removed from an assigned class or activity to another setting in order to maintain an orderly and effective educational system.
During the removal to another setting, the suspension must meet the definition of ‘instructional time’ pursuant to IC 20-30-2-1.
If the instruction provided to a student who is suspended meets the definition of instructional time, the suspension should be reported as an in school suspension.
If the instruction provided to a student who is suspended DOES NOT meet the definition of instructional time, the suspension should be reported as an out of school suspension.
ISS reporting may include students removed from an assigned class or activity to a program where instruction will continue rather than sent home. This program may be within the same enrollment school building or another location within the LEA (corporation) boundaries but outside of the enrollment school building.
Out of School Suspension Reporting:
Expulsion Reporting:
Arrest Reason Descriptor
Behavior Descriptor
Behavior Descriptor | Description | Notes |
|---|---|---|
01 | Alcohol | Alcohol |
02 | Drugs | Drugs |
03 | Deadly Weapons (other than firearms) | Deadly Weapons (other than firearms) |
04 | Handguns (includes BB / Pellet Gun) | Handguns (includes BB / Pellet Gun) |
05 | Rifle or Shotguns (does not include BB, Gas, or Spring-loaded guns) | Rifle or Shotguns (does not include BB, Gas, or Spring-loaded guns) |
06 | Other Firearms | Other Firearms |
07 | Tobacco | Tobacco |
09 | Legal Settlement | Legal Settlement |
10 | Other | Suspension / Expulsion Reasons not covered by any of codes provided or other for reporting gang related activity and arrest events not resulting in suspension or expulsion. |
11 | Fighting - Incident does not rise to the level of Battery | Fighting - Incident does not rise to the level of Battery |
12 | Battery | Battery - Student knowingly or intentionally touches another person in a rude, insolent, or angry manner causing or intent to cause bodily injury. |
13 | Intimidation | Intimidation - Communicating a threat with the intent that the other person engage in conduct against their will or be placed in fear of retaliation. |
14 | Verbal Aggression or Profanity | Verbal Aggression or Profanity |
15 | Defiance | Defiance |
16 | Attendance | Attendance |
17 | Destruction of Property | Destruction of Property |
18 | Theft | Unlawful taking of property. |
19 | Sexual Misconduct | Behavior used to obtain sexual gratification at the expense of another. |
20 | Technology Misuse | To use technology in a fashion that does not benefit educational goals; may include cell phone usage. |
21 | Non-Deadly Weapons | May include Ammunition / Bullets (no gun), Paintball Gun, Airsoft Gun, or Stun Gun. |
30 | Physical Bullying | Hurting a persons body or possessions; including spitting, hitting / kicking / punching, tripping or pushing, taking or breaking someones things, and making mean or rude hand gestures. |
31 | Verbal Bullying | Saying mean things, can include teasing, name-calling, taunting, inappropriate sexual comments, or threatening to cause harm. |
32 | Social / Relational Bullying | Hurting a persons reputation or relationship, telling other students not to be friends with another student, leaving a student out on purpose, spreading rumors, or embarrassing a person in public. |
33 | Written Communication / Electronic Bullying | Cyber-bullying, collective or group note writing, any bullying undertaken through the use of electronic devices such as computer or cell phones. |
34 | Combination (more than one time of Bullying) | More than one type of bullying. |
Criminal Gang Related Event Descriptor
Criminal Gang Related Event Descriptor | Description | Notes |
|---|---|---|
0 | Not Criminal Gang-Related | |
1 | Criminal Gang Related - Investigation Disposed of Internally | |
2 | Criminal Gang Related - Case Referred to Local Law Enforcement |
Discipline Action Service Descriptor
Discipline Action Service Descriptor | Description | Notes |
|---|---|---|
1 | Removed did not receive services for the entire length of the removal. | |
2 | Removed but refused services. | |
3 | No Services Provided | |
4 | Removed and received services throughout the term of removal. | |
5 | Interim Alternative Educational Setting |
Discipline Descriptor
Discipline Descriptor | Description | Notes |
|---|---|---|
In-School Suspension | In-School Suspension | |
Out-of-School Suspension | Out-of-School Suspension | |
Expulsion | Expulsion | |
Arrested | Arrested | Behavior will be reported as code value 10 = Other, No discipline length will be reported, Arrest On/Off property is required, Arrest reason is required. Arrests will still be counted/certified as an Incident (formerly event). |
Student Arrest Descriptor
Student Arrest Descriptor | Description | Notes |
|---|---|---|
1 | Arrest ON School Property | |
2 | Arrest OFF School Property |