As used in this subpart, the term:

(1) "Chronic disciplinary problem student" means a student who exhibits a pattern of behavioral characteristics which interfere with the learning process of students around him or her and which are likely to recur.

(2) "Expulsion" means expulsion of a student from a public school beyond the current school quarter or semester.

(3) "Suspension" means the short-term suspension of a student from a public school for not more than ten days or long-term suspension for more than ten days pursuant to Code Section 20-2-751.