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AR SB609
Bill
Status
Passed
4/7/2017
Primary Sponsor
Joyce Elliott
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AI Summary
- School districts shall not use out-of-school suspension as a discipline measure for student truancy
- School districts shall not use out-of-school suspension or expulsion for kindergarten through grade five (K-5) students except when student behavior poses a physical risk to themselves or others
- School districts shall not use out-of-school suspension or expulsion for K-5 students except when behavior causes serious disruption that cannot be addressed through other means
- School boards retain authority to suspend or expel students for violation of written discipline policies, subject to the above limitations
- Bill was approved on April 6, 2017
Legislative Description
To Amend Provisions Of Title 6 Of The Arkansas Code Concerning Discipline Of Students In Public Schools.
Last Action
Notification that SB609 is now Act 1059
4/7/2017
Committee Referrals
Education3/17/2017
Education3/6/2017
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