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STUDENT STANDARDS OF CONDUCT, DISCIPLINE PROCEDURES AND DUE PROCESS
I. The purpose of this procedure is to provide a prompt and equitable means to address violations of the Student Standards of Conduct, which ensures to the student or students involved the due process rights guaranteed them by state and federal constitutional protections. This procedure will be used in a fair and equitable manner, and not for purposes of retaliation. It is not intended to substitute for criminal or civil proceedings that may be initiated by other agencies.
II. These procedures are specifically not intended to infringe in any way on the rights of students to engage in free expression as protected by the state and federal constitutions, and by Education Code Section 76120, and will not be used to punish expression that is protected.
III. A student excluded for disciplinary reasons from one college in the Peralta Community College District may be denied enrollment into other colleges in the District, depending on the specific form of discipline. The President of a college may also deny admission to a student suspended or excluded for disciplinary reasons from other colleges or universities.
IV. Standards of Conduct: Students are responsible for complying with all laws and college regulations and for maintaining appropriate course requirements as established by the instructors. ** For more information refer to the Merritt College Catalog 2021 - 2022.
STUDENT ACCESSABILITY SERVICES (SAS) (FORMALLY KNOW AS DISABLED STUDENTS PROGRAMS AND SERVICES)
Under federal and State laws, the District and Colleges are required to ensure that academic requirements and practices, facilities, electronic information technology, printed materials, and College services and activities are accessible to individuals with disabilities. The College will make modifications as necessary in order to provide equal access.
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