Denver Schools students who commit murder could get five-day expulsion in new discipline matrix

By Nicole C. Brambila | Denver Gazette

Denver Public Schools officials on Thursday released the new discipline matrix used to address student misbehaviors that include a dozen new conduct categories, including students who commit or attempt murder.

Characterized as a “level 7,” students who cause “the death of another person” could receive five days of out-of-school suspension and a mandatory expulsion request.

Level 7 offenses also include attempted homicide and possession of a firearm.

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