School Violence Administrative Appeal Costs and Impact on College Admissions: A Complete Guide
Did you know you can appeal a disciplinary decision made due to school violence? Many parents and students are unaware this procedure even exists, or mistakenly believe it's prohibitively expensive. Particularly important: disciplinary records from high school remain on a student's permanent record for 4 years after graduation, directly affecting college admissions. This article objectively breaks down the actual costs of school violence administrative appeals, the application process, and their impact on college admissions.
What Is a School Violence Administrative Appeal?
A school violence administrative appeal is a legal procedure in which a party dissatisfied with a disciplinary decision made by the School Violence Countermeasures Autonomous Committee (학폭위) files an objection with the education office's administrative appeals board. When a disciplinary decision against an offending student (community service, special education, suspension, school transfer, expulsion, etc.) is deemed unreasonable, you can request a review through administrative appeal.
Legal Basis for Administrative Appeals
Article 18 of the School Violence Prevention Act stipulates that students, parents, or school principals dissatisfied with a School Violence Countermeasures Autonomous Committee decision may request an administrative appeal from the education office's administrative appeals board. This system exists to protect students' right to education and prevent excessive disciplinary action.
Who May File an Appeal
- The offending student or their parent(s)
- The victim or their parent(s)
- The principal of the relevant school
How Much Does a School Violence Administrative Appeal Cost?
Administrative appeal fees are more affordable than you might think, but professional representation costs are separate.
Administrative Appeal Filing Fee
Under Article 56 of the Administrative Appeal Act, the fee paid to the government when filing an administrative appeal is 10,000 won. This is significantly lower compared to civil litigation costs.
Attorney and Administrative Attorney Representation Costs (Separate)
If you retain a professional to file your administrative appeal, additional costs apply. Attorney or administrative attorney representation fees vary depending on case complexity, location, and individual fee standards.
Typical Cost Ranges:
- Administrative Attorney: 3–6 million won
- Attorney: 5–10 million won or more
However, these costs only apply if you hire a professional. The filing fee itself remains 1 million won regardless. Dasiibom Administrative Attorneys handles school violence administrative appeal cases while providing reasonable fees and systematic representation services.
Cost If Filing Yourself
If you file an administrative appeal directly as the party involved, you only need to pay the 10,000 won filing fee. In this case, no attorney or administrative attorney fees apply, significantly reducing your initial financial burden.
Administrative Appeal Filing Procedure and Deadline
The 30-day period begins the moment you receive notice of the disciplinary decision from the School Violence Countermeasures Autonomous Committee. Not a single day should be wasted.
To appeal a school violence disciplinary decision, you must strictly observe the designated deadline and procedure.
Within 30 days of receiving the School Violence Countermeasures Autonomous Committee's disciplinary notice, prepare an administrative appeal petition
Submit the petition to the relevant education office's administrative appeals board (by mail, in person, or online)
Present the contents and grounds of the school violence disciplinary decision being appealed
The administrative appeals board conducts its review (typically 2–3 months)
The board issues a decision (original decision upheld, reversed, or modified)
Consequences of Missing the Deadline
If you exceed the 30-day deadline for filing an administrative appeal, the appeal will not be accepted. In this case, you may proceed with administrative litigation, but this consumes significantly more time and money, and the process becomes more complex. Therefore, filing within the deadline is absolutely critical.
School Violence Disciplinary Measures and College Admissions: Impact of Administrative Appeals
The aspect parents and students most want to understand is how this affects college admissions.
How School Violence Disciplinary Records Affect College Admissions Timeline
Records of students who receive school violence disciplinary measures are managed differently by grade level.
- Elementary school students: Deleted upon graduation
- Middle school students: Deleted upon graduation
- High school students: Retained for 4 years after graduation, then deleted
If a high school student receives a disciplinary measure while enrolled, that record may be included in the student's permanent record during college application. This means that for high school students, obtaining a reversal through administrative appeal becomes a crucial college admissions strategy.
How Administrative Appeals Affect College Admissions
Even while an administrative appeal is pending or awaiting decision, caution is necessary.
- Student record before appeal decision: Original disciplinary measure is recorded
- Student record after appeal is granted: The disciplinary measure can be removed
- Student record after appeal is denied: Disciplinary measure remains
The disciplinary record can only be deleted from the student's permanent file if the administrative appeal is granted.
Considerations in College Admissions Evaluation
Different universities apply different evaluation standards for school violence disciplinary records.
- Regular admission (Student Record Comprehensive Evaluation): School violence disciplinary record included in evaluation materials
- Regular admission (General Entrance Exam): School violence disciplinary record not included
- Special talent admission: Varies by university
Therefore, obtaining a reversal of the disciplinary measure through administrative appeal carries significant strategic importance for college admissions—especially for students applying through regular admission with student record comprehensive evaluation.
Impact on College Admissions by Type of Administrative Appeal Decision
The impact on college admissions varies completely depending on the administrative appeal decision outcome.
Original Decision Upheld (Appeal Denied)
This occurs when the administrative appeals board legally affirms the original School Violence Countermeasures Autonomous Committee decision.
- Disciplinary measure continues to appear on the student's permanent record
- If the student is in high school, the record may be used in college admissions materials for 4 years after graduation
- Negative impact on college admissions
Original Decision Reversed
This occurs when the administrative appeals board determines the School Violence Countermeasures Autonomous Committee made an error.
- Removal of the disciplinary measure from the student's permanent record becomes possible
- College application proceeds as if no disciplinary measure was issued
- Most favorable outcome for college admissions
Original Decision Modified
The original disciplinary measure is changed to a lighter or heavier one.
- Example: Special education → Community service
- The modified disciplinary measure is newly recorded on the student's permanent record
- College admissions impact must be re-evaluated based on the modification
Important Considerations Before Filing an Administrative Appeal
To improve your chances of success, you must review the following before filing.
Review the School Violence Countermeasures Autonomous Committee Meeting Minutes
- Was the investigation conducted fairly?
- Is the evidence sufficient?
- Were the parties' arguments adequately reflected?
Review for Legal Defects
- Does the committee's composition meet legal standards?
- Is the disciplinary level excessive?
- Were there procedural violations?
Gather Evidence
- CCTV footage from the scene
- Medical records/diagnosis certificates
- Witness identification
- Text messages and digital records
You must first obtain the School Violence Countermeasures Autonomous Committee meeting minutes to assess the likelihood of success in your administrative appeal.
Required Documents for Filing an Administrative Appeal
When actually filing for an administrative appeal, you must prepare the following documents:
Administrative appeal petition
Copy of the School Violence Countermeasures Autonomous Committee's disciplinary notice
Copy of the relevant student's government-issued ID
Power of attorney (if filing through a representative)
Evidence materials (CCTV footage, medical certificates, witness statements, etc.)
Copy of School Violence Countermeasures Autonomous Committee meeting minutes (obtained through information disclosure request)
Statement and written objection
How to Prepare Your School Violence Administrative Appeal
A school violence administrative appeal can be initiated with just a 10,000 won filing fee—a legitimate process for objecting to a decision. While professional assistance may involve additional costs, you can also file the petition yourself.
Most critically: timing. You must file within 30 days of receiving the School Violence Countermeasures Autonomous Committee's notice. Missing this deadline forces you to pursue administrative litigation instead, consuming far more time and money.
Disciplinary measures received during high school remain on the student's permanent record for 4 years after graduation, potentially creating a negative impact during college admissions—particularly in regular admission evaluations based on student records. By obtaining a reversal through administrative appeal, you can completely eliminate this disadvantage.
Dasiibom Administrative Attorneys represents clients' interests at every stage of school violence administrative appeal cases. If you wish to appeal your disciplinary decision, please seek professional consultation immediately. Time is critical—contact us right away after receiving your disciplinary notice.
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