State law recognizes students are adults at age 18 or when otherwise legally emancipated. Except as noted below, all Board Policies, applicable codes of conduct, and any other applicable rules or behavioral expectations apply to all students regardless of age.

Unless inconsistent with a court order, students who are 18 years or older or legally emancipated may:

A. have the same rights as their parents/guardians as they relate to access to or control of their student records;

B. represent themselves during disciplinary conferences;

C. request a personal curriculum;

D. have other rights or privileges as determined by the Superintendent or designee;

E. sign themselves in and out of school;

F. provide reason(s) for their absences and tardies;

Eligible students who wish to assert these rights must notify the building principal in writing. Otherwise, sections B-F above will not apply. The building principal or designee may notify an eligible student’s parent/guardian that the eligible student has exercised the rights listed under this Policy.

Legal authority: MCL 380.1278b; MCL 722.4, 722.52

Date adopted: 08/09/2021

Date revised: 06/19/2023