New Illinois Law to Prompt Changes in Discipline Policies

Education Week: Illinois districts are set to rewrite school discipline policies to limit the use of suspensions and expulsions, after Gov. Bruce Rauner signed a sweeping bill championed by student groups.

Supporters argued that zero-tolerance policies and overreliance on removing students from the classroom are ineffective and contribute to disproportionately high rates of discipline among students of color.

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