3124P: Removal of Student During the School Day

Schools must exercise a high order of responsibility for the care of students while in school. The removal of a student during the school day may be authorized in accordance with the following procedures:

1. Law enforcement officers, upon proper identification, may remove a student from school without a warrant provided that the law enforcement officer signs a statement that he/she is removing the student from the school. Residential parents should be contacted as soon as possible when a student is taken into custody;
2. Any other agencies must have a written administrative or court order directing the school district to give custody to them. Proper identification is required before the student will be released;
3. A student will be released to a parent or guardian, unless one parent provides the school with a certified copy of a court order or a parenting plan restricting and/or prohibiting the student’s contact with the other parent. When in doubt as to who has custodial rights, the school district will review the file for any court orders or parenting plans. Parents (or guardians) have the burden of furnishing schools with accurate, up-to-date information regarding custodial rights;
4. Prior written authorization from the parent or guardian is required before releasing a student into someone else's custody unless an emergency situation justifies a waiver and
5. School personnel may remove students only in accordance with RCW 28A.505.010