Evidentiary hearings in K-12 settings often carry high stakes for students, families, and school systems alike. This session introduces a three-part framework for structuring hearings—Procedure Review, Behavior Code Validation, and Behavior Sanction—to establish clarity, fairness, and consistency throughout the process. This structure strengthens the legitimacy of hearing outcomes and reinforces public trust in the discipline process. Attendees will receive a replicable model that enhances neutrality, protects student rights, and minimizes institutional liability.