SUSPENSION OF SERVICES POLICY

There are two ways that eligible students may have services suspended through DSPS:  1) lack of measurable progress, and 2) inappropriate use of services.

Measurable Progress

1. Failure to meet College of the Redwoods academic standards established by the college.
2. Failure to make progress toward the goals outlined in the Student Educational Contract (SEC) for two consecutive semesters.

Inappropriate Use of Services

Inappropriate use of services is defined as a failure to comply with the policies and procedures of individual services that students are using.  Failure to comply with the terms stated within each specific service area may result in the suspension of that service.

1. Only services that have been used inappropriately may be suspended in the middle of the semester.
2. Prior to the suspension of a service, the student will be notified in writing that, unless he/she meets with his/her DSP&S Coordinator or Counselor to discuss the area of concern, the service will be automatically suspended one (1) week from the date of the letter.
3. At the time of the meeting with the Coordinator or Counselor, the student will need to sign the Warning of Suspension Contract which outlines the guidelines for continuing services.
4. If service is suspended, it will be suspended for the current semester only.
5. Suspended services may be reinstated during the current semester only on the authorization of a DSP&S Coordinator or Counselor, and only if there are extenuating circumstances which warrant the reinstatement of the service.
6. Reinstatement of services for subsequent semesters will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

LEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF DSP&S

Title 5 Section 56101b of the California Code of Regulations indicates that “a district may adopt a written policy providing for the suspension or termination of DSP&S services, service provision policies and measurable progress policies.  Such policies shall provide for written notice to the student prior to suspension or termination and shall afford the student an opportunity to appeal the decision.  Each student shall be given a copy of this policy upon first applying for services from DSP&S.”

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