MA H718

Requires schools to offer in-school suspension as an alternative to out-of-school suspension where appropriate

Defines in-school suspension as removal from regular classroom activities (but not school premises) for no more than 10 consecutive school days or 10 cumulative days per school year

Students serving in-school suspension must have the opportunity to earn credits and complete assignments, tests, and other schoolwork to maintain academic progress

In-school suspension programs must be monitored by at least one certified educator with science/math teaching experience and one with humanities/social sciences experience (one person may fulfill both requirements)

Department of Elementary and Secondary Education must provide funding or staff to schools that demonstrate insufficient resources to maintain an in-school suspension program