GA HR917

Creates the House Study Committee on "Too Young To Suspend" to assess the implementation of 2018 House Bill 740 and State Board of Education Rule 160-4-8-.15, which aimed to keep Georgia's youngest learners in the classroom rather than being expelled or given multiple out-of-school suspensions.

Directs the committee to review implementation methodology, establish standard practices, and address monitoring, tracking, and public reporting of disaggregated suspension and expulsion data for preschool through 12th grade, including multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) services.

Composes the committee of 10 members: 4 House members appointed by the Speaker (3 representing the most affected student populations, such as students of color, students with disabilities, and low-income students), the State School Superintendent, commissioners of early education, behavioral health, and health and human services (or designees), and 2 community-based organization representatives.

Charges the committee with recommending actions or legislation to establish adequate funding for multi-tiered services, bring noncompliant school systems into compliance, and improve discipline practices in elementary and secondary schools.

Sets the committee's abolishment date as December 1, 2022, with any approved report to be filed with the Clerk of the House of Representatives prior to that date.