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Disciplinary Alternative Education Programs

Elementary or secondary programs or separate schools within the public education system that segregate, contain and attempt to reform disruptive students while providing instruction in core subjects. The programs serve as an alternative to suspension or expulsion, and students typically attend the program/school for specified time periods or until behaviour requirements are met.

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