HB 2258 Summary

• Prohibits expulsion of children from the Executive Office on Early Learning public prekindergarten program due to behavior.

• Limits suspension in the program to situations involving serious safety threats as determined by the school administrator; permits temporary suspension only in such cases.

• Requires school administrators to consult with the office when children exhibit persistent and serious challenging behaviors rather than removing them permanently.

• Exempts children in the executive office on early learning public prekindergarten program from existing expulsion provisions in section 302A-1134.

• Effective date: July 1, 2050.