This bill matters because it addresses concerns that current school discipline practices often lead to students missing out on education, with a disproportionate impact on certain student groups. If this bill becomes law, it could mean fewer students are removed from their classrooms, reducing lost learning time and potentially improving academic outcomes, especially for students who are currently suspended or expelled more frequently. It could also lead to schools adopting more supportive, less punitive approaches to student behavior.
If the bill doesn't pass, current trends in school discipline, which some argue unfairly target specific student populations and contribute to the "school-to-prison pipeline," could continue. Voters should care because it touches on issues of educational equity, student well-being, and the effectiveness of our school systems in serving all children. It proposes a shift from purely punitive measures to more data-driven and equitable approaches to maintaining school order.
KEY PROVISIONS
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PROVISION 01
Strengthens the collection of data on disciplinary practices in schools, focusing on how these practices are applied discriminatorily.
Better data can reveal patterns of unfair discipline and help identify which students are most affected, leading to more targeted solutions.
PROVISION 02
Aims to stop the discriminatory overuse of exclusionary discipline practices based on a student's actual or perceived race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), or disability.
This provision seeks to ensure that students are not unfairly removed from learning environments due to prejudice or bias, protecting their right to an equitable education.
PROVISION 03
Seeks to eliminate unnecessary loss of instructional time caused by unsound or excessive removals from class for disciplinary reasons.
Keeping students in their learning environment is crucial for their academic success and reduces educational gaps caused by missed instruction.
PROVISION 04
Works to prevent students, especially Black and Brown girls, from being criminalized and pushed out of school due to issues like discrimination, punitive policies, or unaddressed mental health needs.
This aims to disrupt pathways that lead students from school disciplinary issues into the criminal justice system, promoting long-term positive outcomes.
This bill matters because it addresses concerns that current school discipline practices often lead to students missing out on education, with a disproportionate impact on certain student groups. If this bill becomes law, it could mean fewer students are removed from their classrooms, reducing lost learning time and potentially improving academic outcomes, especially for students who are currently suspended or expelled more frequently. It could also lead to schools adopting more supportive, less punitive approaches to student behavior.
If the bill doesn't pass, current trends in school discipline, which some argue unfairly target specific student populations and contribute to the "school-to-prison pipeline," could continue. Voters should care because it touches on issues of educational equity, student well-being, and the effectiveness of our school systems in serving all children. It proposes a shift from purely punitive measures to more data-driven and equitable approaches to maintaining school order.
KEY PROVISIONS
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Strengthens the collection of data on disciplinary practices in schools, focusing on how these practices are applied discriminatorily.
Better data can reveal patterns of unfair discipline and help identify which students are most affected, leading to more targeted solutions.
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Aims to stop the discriminatory overuse of exclusionary discipline practices based on a student's actual or perceived race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), or disability.
This provision seeks to ensure that students are not unfairly removed from learning environments due to prejudice or bias, protecting their right to an equitable education.
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Seeks to eliminate unnecessary loss of instructional time caused by unsound or excessive removals from class for disciplinary reasons.
Keeping students in their learning environment is crucial for their academic success and reduces educational gaps caused by missed instruction.
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Works to prevent students, especially Black and Brown girls, from being criminalized and pushed out of school due to issues like discrimination, punitive policies, or unaddressed mental health needs.
This aims to disrupt pathways that lead students from school disciplinary issues into the criminal justice system, promoting long-term positive outcomes.
GLOSSARY
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Exclusionary discipline
School actions or policies that remove a student from their regular classroom environment as a form of punishment, such as suspensions or expulsions.
Informal removal
When a student is taken out of the classroom for part or all of the school day without the removal being officially recorded as a suspension or expulsion.
Corporal punishment
Physical punishment inflicted on a student for disciplinary purposes, such as striking, spanking, or forcing them into painful positions.
Appearance or grooming policy
School rules or guidelines that regulate how students can dress or style their hair, including restrictions on specific clothing items, hairstyles (like braids or afros), or cosmetics.
Chemical restraint
Using drugs or medication to control a student's behavior or restrict their movement, unless it's a prescribed treatment for a medical or psychiatric condition given by a health professional.
Multi-tiered system of supports
A comprehensive system of evidence-based practices designed to quickly respond to student needs, using data to make decisions about instruction and support.
Culturally sustaining
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTS
APR 8, 25
Introduced in Senate
INTROREFERRAL
APR 8, 25
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Educational practices that encourage students to use their cultural backgrounds and experiences as strengths within the school, integrating them into learning and school life.
