We need to ban suspension for our youngest students!

Nov 24

Yesterday, EdLaw attorney, Elizabeth McIntyre, testified in support of Massachusetts House of Representatives bill H.3876 The Young Student Exclusion Ban Act. This bill aims to improve educational outcomes by replacing the use of exclusionary discipline in response to minor offenses by students in Pre-K through 3rd grade with effective, alternative approaches like restorative practices, mediation, and other forms of conflict resolution. To read her full testimony please click here.

Youth Advocacy Foundation

Students of color, with disabilities, English language learners and students in foster care are far more likely than their peers to be disciplined, especially for minor incidents.

We need to ban suspension for our youngest students!

Students of color, with disabilities, English language learners and students in foster care are far more likely than their peers to be disciplined, especially for minor incidents.

YAF Executive Director speaks at Boston City Council Hearing on Reopening BPS