The time has come for a thorough review of the "Guidelines for the Consideration of Governing Bodies in Adopting a Code of Conduct for Learners" (hereafter the Guidelines). More than 20 years after its original publication, no amendments have been made to this important document. To substantiate the case for review, some of the most…

This report on issues relating to parent and teacher responsibility for unruly students was presented to the 1989 General Assembly of North Carolina (1989 session) by the Legislative Research Committee. Committee proceedings are detailed followed by committee findings and recommendations. Twelve recommendations are offered in the areas of: (1)…