HI HCR121

Request Department of Education to identify 1-3 complex areas with high suspension rates to conduct a pilot program eliminating all suspensions at elementary school level and capping suspensions at 10 aggregate days per student at middle, intermediate, and high school levels.

Department of Education must publish a report for each complex area including suspension data disaggregated by student demographics and school, plus any memorandums or standard practice documents issued relating to the pilot program.

Department of Education must submit the report to the Legislature no later than 20 days prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2022, including findings, recommendations, and proposed legislation.

Resolution cites research showing suspensions disproportionately affect males, students of color, and students with disabilities, and that alternative discipline methods in other states reduced suspension rates by 40-47 percent.

Certified copies of the resolution must be transmitted to the Board of Education Chairperson, Superintendent of Education, and selected complex area superintendents.