Regulation 31 Requirement to leave for medical reasons

Where the principal, after consultation with the college medical officer, is of the opinion that a student should discontinue his studies for medical reasons, he may require the student, by notice in writing, to leave the college.

Within a period of 14 days after receiving notice under paragraph (1) of this regulation, the student may appeal in writing against the principal’s decision to the governing body.

Where a student has appealed under paragraph (2) of this regulation, the principal may, at his discretion, allow the student to continue attendance at the college pending the decision of the governing body.

Where the student so desires, the governing body shall give him the opportunity to appear before it and be heard in relation to the appeal, in person or through a representative.

The decision of the governing body on an appeal shall be final.

Where a student has been required to withdraw from a college for medical reasons, he may not resume his course of studies at the college until he has satisfied proviso (b) to regulation 5(1) of the Teachers (Education, Training and Registration) (Scotland) Regulations 1967, and where he satisfies that condition the principal shall, after consulting the academic board, decide at what stage in his course he may resume his studies.