Voters should care about this bill because it addresses critical issues of fairness and equal opportunity within the education system, directly impacting a student's ability to learn and succeed. If this bill passes, it would push schools to move away from harsh disciplinary tactics that can lead to students missing class, falling behind academically, and in some cases, entering the criminal justice system—a problem often referred to as the "school-to-prison pipeline." The bill aims to keep more students in classrooms and engaged in their education, particularly those from marginalized communities who are often disciplined more severely for similar behaviors.
If this bill becomes law, it could result in fewer suspensions and expulsions, especially for student groups who are disproportionately affected by current policies. Schools might adopt more supportive and evidence-based strategies for managing student behavior, and better data collection could highlight and help correct systemic biases. If the bill does not pass, existing disciplinary disparities are likely to continue, potentially leading to ongoing educational disadvantages and negative long-term outcomes for many students, especially those from vulnerable backgrounds.
KEY PROVISIONS
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PROVISION 01
Requires schools to collect and report more detailed data on exclusionary discipline practices, including information on the demographic groups affected.
This helps identify and address patterns of unfair or discriminatory discipline against specific student populations.
PROVISION 02
Aims to eliminate the discriminatory use and overuse of exclusionary discipline based on actual or perceived race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, or disability.
This protects marginalized students from being unfairly removed from school due to bias or stereotypes.
PROVISION 03
Seeks to eliminate all unnecessary loss of instructional time caused by formal or informal removal from learning settings.
This keeps students in the learning environment, ensuring they do not miss out on education due to preventable disciplinary removals.
PROVISION 04
Works to prevent the 'criminalization' and 'pushout' of students from school, with a specific focus on Black and Brown girls.
This helps prevent students from entering the criminal justice system due to school-based issues and addresses systemic barriers to their education.
Voters should care about this bill because it addresses critical issues of fairness and equal opportunity within the education system, directly impacting a student's ability to learn and succeed. If this bill passes, it would push schools to move away from harsh disciplinary tactics that can lead to students missing class, falling behind academically, and in some cases, entering the criminal justice system—a problem often referred to as the "school-to-prison pipeline." The bill aims to keep more students in classrooms and engaged in their education, particularly those from marginalized communities who are often disciplined more severely for similar behaviors.
If this bill becomes law, it could result in fewer suspensions and expulsions, especially for student groups who are disproportionately affected by current policies. Schools might adopt more supportive and evidence-based strategies for managing student behavior, and better data collection could highlight and help correct systemic biases. If the bill does not pass, existing disciplinary disparities are likely to continue, potentially leading to ongoing educational disadvantages and negative long-term outcomes for many students, especially those from vulnerable backgrounds.
KEY PROVISIONS
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Requires schools to collect and report more detailed data on exclusionary discipline practices, including information on the demographic groups affected.
This helps identify and address patterns of unfair or discriminatory discipline against specific student populations.
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Aims to eliminate the discriminatory use and overuse of exclusionary discipline based on actual or perceived race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, or disability.
This protects marginalized students from being unfairly removed from school due to bias or stereotypes.
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Seeks to eliminate all unnecessary loss of instructional time caused by formal or informal removal from learning settings.
This keeps students in the learning environment, ensuring they do not miss out on education due to preventable disciplinary removals.
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Works to prevent the 'criminalization' and 'pushout' of students from school, with a specific focus on Black and Brown girls.
This helps prevent students from entering the criminal justice system due to school-based issues and addresses systemic barriers to their education.
GLOSSARY
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Exclusionary Discipline
School policies or actions, like suspensions or expulsions, that remove a student from their regular classroom setting or school environment.
Corporal Punishment
A deliberate physical act that causes a student pain for the purpose of discipline, such as hitting, spanking, or using physical force or harmful chemicals.
In-School Suspension
When a student is temporarily removed from their regular classroom for at least half a day but remains at school under the direct supervision of a school official.
Out-of-School Suspension
When a student is temporarily removed from their school entirely for disciplinary reasons, such as being sent home, to a different school, or to a virtual program.
Gender Identity
An individual's personal sense of their own gender, which may or may not correspond with the sex they were assigned at birth.
Multi-tiered System of Supports
A school-wide system that provides different levels of evidence-based academic and behavioral support to students based on their individual needs, using data to make decisions.
Act of Insubordination
ACTION TIMELINE
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APR 8, 25
Introduced in House
INTROREFERRAL
APR 8, 25
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
An action by a student that disrupts a school activity or when a student intentionally goes against the valid instructions of a school official.
Appearance or Grooming Policy
School rules that govern or restrict how students can look, including policies on clothing (like hijabs), specific hairstyles (like braids or locs), or the use of makeup.
