Dear PAO,

My nephew, a high school student who is enrolled in a private school, has been involved in several gang-related altercations within the campus. As a result, he was subjected to disciplinary action several times. The school principal informed his parents that he will no longer be allowed to enroll for the upcoming school year. Despite his parents’ assurance that he will undergo a series of interventions, including therapy and behavioral assessments, the school has maintained its decision and declined to accept his reenrollment. May the school prohibit the reenrollment of a student on the basis of prior misconduct? Thank you.