House Bill 623 Summary

• Allows public school students with no prior disciplinary history to participate in a community service program (minimum 40 hours) as an alternative to suspension or expulsion when they commit an act that would otherwise result in disciplinary action.

• School districts may provide youth peer counseling to students participating in the community service program.

• Community service must be supervised by the school district or a nonprofit organization with a collaborative relationship with the school district.

• Upon successful completion of the community service program, the student's disciplinary record for that offensive act or conduct shall be expunged.

• Effective July 1, 2011.