AZ HR2004

House Resolution 2004 expresses support for Arizona schools to provide virtual and distance education opportunities for suspended or expelled students to keep them engaged with the education system.

Nearly 57,000 Arizona students receive out-of-school suspensions annually and 500 students are expelled, according to the National Center for Education Statistics.

Students who are suspended are 32% less likely to complete high school and less likely to attend college, affecting their ability to engage in the workforce.

Schools developed distance learning capabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic through professional development, technology purchases, and online platform implementation.

The resolution encourages schools to use appropriate interventions before suspending or expelling students and to maintain educational connections for those who are disciplined.