Calif. Law Bans Suspensions for Falling Asleep, Talking Back to Teachers
Supporters of the law believe ending “willful defiance” suspensions will help disrupt the school-to-prison pipeline.
Supporters of the law believe ending “willful defiance” suspensions will help disrupt the school-to-prison pipeline.
A study from ACLU Nebraska found its schools’ SRO programs vary greatly and most don’t properly track students’ arrests or law enforcement referrals.
A needless tug of war could be developing with school police on one side and mental health professionals, social services advocates and civil rights activists on the other.
Association officials say that NASRO has long advocated for all of these recommendations.
Obama administration releases resources for schools and colleges to ensure the approriate use of SROs and campus police.
The group says the law is imprecise and disproportionately targets black students.
The study also found racial disparities in suspension and arrest rates among schools with higher security measures.
School resource officers from Ferguson’s police department act in an ‘unreasonable’ manner while in the town’s schools, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
The report looks at how the ways youths identify themselves impacts their experience with school discipline, harassment and criminalization.
The mayor is thought to be reviewing school suspension guidelines and will likely promote a more flexible approach to student discipline.
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This discussion will help participants analyze, understand, and assess their own program effectiveness.