# WAC 495B-121-270: WAC 495B-121-270. Disciplinary sanctions

> Washington · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_495B_121_270

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 495B-121-270
- **Heading:** WAC 495B-121-270. Disciplinary sanctions
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 495B / Chapter 495B-121 / Section 495B-121-270

## Text

(1) Administration of the disciplinary procedure is the responsibility of the vice president of student services. The student conduct officer, or designee, shall serve as the principle investigator and prosecutor for alleged violations of this code.
(2) Faculty members have the authority to take appropriate action to maintain order and proper conduct in the classroom and to maintain the effective cooperation of students in fulfilling the objectives of the course.
(3) Bringing any person, thing, or object to a teaching and learning environment that may disrupt the environment or cause a safety or health hazard, without the express approval of the faculty member is expressly prohibited.
(4) Faculty members or college administrators have the right to suspend any student from any single class or related activity for no more than one day, if the student's misconduct creates disruption to the point that it is difficult or impossible to maintain the decorum of the class, related activity, or the learning and teaching environment. The faculty member or college administrator shall report this suspension to the student conduct officer or designee on the same day of the suspension. In consultation with the faculty member or college administrator, the student conduct officer or designee may set conditions for the student upon return to the class or activity.
(5) The student has the right to appeal any disciplinary action of an instructor or college employee to the student conduct officer or designee in accordance with the procedures set forth in this code.
(6) A student formally charged or under investigation for a violation of this code may not excuse themselves from disciplinary hearings by withdrawing from the college.
urn to the class or activity.
(5) The student has the right to appeal any disciplinary action of an instructor or college employee to the student conduct officer or designee in accordance with the procedures set forth in this code.
(6) A student formally charged or under investigation for a violation of this code may not excuse themselves from disciplinary hearings by withdrawing from the college.
(7) In addition to initiating discipline proceedings for the violation of the student conduct code, the college may refer any violations of federal, state, or local laws to civil and criminal authorities for disposition. The college shall proceed with student disciplinary proceedings regardless of whether the underlying conduct is subject to civil or criminal prosecution.

## Nearby sections

- [WAC 495B-121-230 WAC 495B-121-230. Authority](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_495B_121_230.md)
- [WAC 495B-121-235 WAC 495B-121-235. Statement of jurisdiction](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_495B_121_235.md)
- [WAC 495B-121-240 WAC 495B-121-240. Statement of purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_495B_121_240.md)
- [WAC 495B-121-245 WAC 495B-121-245. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_495B_121_245.md)
- [WAC 495B-121-250 WAC 495B-121-250. General policies](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_495B_121_250.md)
- [WAC 495B-121-255 WAC 495B-121-255. Student responsibilities](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_495B_121_255.md)
- [WAC 495B-121-260 WAC 495B-121-260. Statement of student rights](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_495B_121_260.md)
- [WAC 495B-121-265 WAC 495B-121-265. Prohibited student conduct](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_495B_121_265.md)
- [WAC 495B-121-270 WAC 495B-121-270. Disciplinary sanctions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_495B_121_270.md)
- [WAC 495B-121-275 WAC 495B-121-275. Disciplinary sanctions terms and conditions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_495B_121_275.md)
- [WAC 495B-121-280 WAC 495B-121-280. Initiation of disciplinary action](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_495B_121_280.md)
- [WAC 495B-121-285 WAC 495B-121-285. Appeal from disciplinary action](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_495B_121_285.md)
- [WAC 495B-121-286 WAC 495B-121-286. Hazing prohibited — Sanctions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_495B_121_286.md)
- [WAC 495B-121-295 WAC 495B-121-295. Brief adjudicative proceedings — Initial hearing](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_495B_121_295.md)

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