Wisconsin Suspension and Dismissal Instructions are the process and procedures that school districts are required to follow when suspending or dismissing students. The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) provides school districts with guidelines for suspension and dismissal procedures. These procedures include the rights of the student, notification of rights, and steps to follow when suspending or dismissing a student. There are two types of suspensions and dismissals: short-term and long-term. Short-term suspensions are for up to 10 days in a school year and do not require a hearing. Long-term suspensions are for more than 10 days in a school year and require a hearing to take place. Dismissals are when a student is removed from school permanently and require a hearing. Wisconsin Suspension and Dismissal Instructions provide the necessary steps to ensure the suspension or dismissal process is conducted in a fair and equitable manner for both the student and school district.