A student who is suspended is temporarily prohibited from attending school (including activities) [1]  A suspension can be short (up to 10 days) or longer.  A student who is expelled can’t attend his or her regular program any more; expulsion is further defined by each school district. [2]  In ether case a student must stay off campus during school hours and may not take part in activities.  It’s a criminal offense for a student who is suspended or expelled to come back onto school property except for a scheduled appointment and with a parent. [3]

[1] COMAR § 13A.08.01.11(C)(4).

[2] COMAR § 13A.08.01.11(B)(2).

[3] Md. Code, Education, § 7-305(d)(3)(establishing the misdemeanor of return to a school by suspended or expelled student); COMAR § 13A.08.01.11(C)(4)(stay away during school hours and no participation in school activities by suspended or expelled students; return only for scheduled appointment where accompanied by parent).