HI HCR122

Requests the Department of Education to pilot a new suspension process for the 2020-2021 school year limiting suspensions to imminent physical threats only.

Caps suspension lengths at 3 days or less for elementary students and 5 days or less for middle, intermediate, and high school students, with extensions following the same limits and requiring review meetings.

Requires a hearing with a school counselor, teacher, student, guardian, and administrator after suspension determination to address the reason for suspension and develop a written plan for out-of-school educational services and classroom reintegration.

Mandates the Department of Education publish a report on each complex area's efforts including suspension statistics disaggregated by student demographics, issued guidance documents, and alternatives to suspension used.

Requires submission of the report with findings, recommendations, and proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than twenty days before the 2022 Regular Session.