(1) A principal may suspend a student for a period not exceeding 2 school days for any breach by the student of the duties specified in section 17.
(2) When a student has been suspended, the principal shall—
(a) make every effort possible to inform the student's parents of the suspension and the reason for it; and
(b) meet as soon as possible with the student and the parents of the student to review the circumstances surrounding the suspension and to determine appropriate corrective action which may include counselling for the student and the parents.
(3) If there is no resolution within 2 school days, the principal must decide either to reinstate or to suspend the student in accordance with section 53.