280.040 Student Involuntary Health Leave of Absence Rules and Regulations

Bd. Min. 4-12-18.

1. Procedure Development. Each Chancellor shall establish appropriate procedures consistent with this section for student involuntary health leave of absences. These procedures are subject to review and approval by the President and review and approval as to legal form by the Office of the General Counsel.
2. Scope. The adoption and the administration of student involuntary health leave of absence procedures is delegated to the Chancellor of each campus. The following general principles shall guide the adoption and administration of those procedures.
   
   1. That administration of student involuntary health leave of absence procedures shall be applicable to all students and be designed to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the campus community and that of the individual student to which it applies.
   2. That campus rules governing a student involuntary health leave of absence shall be compatible with the general rules of student conduct and equal employment/educational opportunity policies of the University of Missouri.
   3. That all practices must conform to applicable state and federal laws, and University rules and regulations.
   4. That the procedures shall provide for an appeal of the decision for a student involuntary health leave to the Chancellor.
   5. That student involuntary health leave shall be imposed only if a student declines to take voluntary leave.
   6. That campus rules governing student involuntary health leave of absence must be placed in writing and disseminated or otherwise made available to all students to whom they apply.
3. Procedural Components. Student involuntary health leave of absence procedures regarding students on each campus shall include clear standards for imposing a student involuntary health leave of absence, conducting individualized assessments, and assessment of risk and threat, including and addressing the following:
   
   1. Engaging in behavior that poses a direct threat to his/her health, safety, and welfare or that of others.
   2. Significant disruption of the student’s community or hampering the ability of others to participate in the educational and employment programs offered by the University.
4. Individual Assessment. Procedures for determining the need for a student involuntary health  leave of absence shall include the following:
   
   1. Examines multiple risk factors and utilizes a consistent process in evaluating the level of risk.
   2. Incorporates the best objective evidence with health and medical advice.
   3. Utilizes a multidimensional team-based approach and sharing of information, expertise, and recommendations.
   4. Assesses the totality of the circumstance and associated risk
   5. A focus on consideration for the health, safety and welfare of the campus community.
5. Reentry Procedures.   Any application of the student involuntary health leave of absence shall incorporate re-entry procedures that are reasonable, individualized, consistently applied, and seek only necessary information to determine if a student can successfully continue. Re-entry decisions must be made using a multidimensional team-based approach and allow for flexibility, as specific requirements will vary based on facts and circumstances of each individual student situation.
6. Conduct Violations.  The provisions of this section notwithstanding, behavior that is alleged to violate the standards of student conduct outlined in Section 200.010 of the Collected Rules and Regulations shall be addressed under the rules of procedures provided in Section 200.020.  Should a student who has pending disciplinary action be placed on an involuntary health leave of absence, the student conduct process will proceed upon the student’s return.