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[quote=Anonymous]I've been through this type of thing so I know what you are dealing with, so I'd like to lend some thoughts specifically about the logistics end of things.
First, being removed for one day is a suspension not an expulsion. This is very important if your child has an IEP because there are different protections for each accorded by the law if a behavior is deemed as a manifestation of a disability. Where this gets blurry is if the school determines that what he possessed can be considered a weapon. At my sons' school kids can get expelled for bringing in a toy weapon, so a scapel would definitly fall under the "dangerous weapon" moniker. It sounds like the school is much less intense and they have made their decision, but repeat offenses do add up and compound. If you are in good with the special ed coordinator it would be a good time to have an honest discussion about his IEP (if he has one) and things like that. If he doesn't have an IEP it would be in your best interest to get one. Students with IEPs can't be expelled for manifestations of their disability (unless they cause gross physical harm to someone, but even then there are rules). 
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