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Guidance On Discrimination In School Discipline August 2023

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of all Black students in New Jersey public schools were suspended, 4.1% of all Latinx/e and multi-racial students in New Jersey public schools were suspended, and 3.5% of all American Indian …

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N.J. Saw ‘alarming Increase’ In School Discipline. 9% Of ... - Nj.com

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Nov 18, 2020 · The rise in discipline — including suspensions of Black students growing from 8% to 9% — is “an alarming increase,” said David Sciarra, the executive director of The Education …

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FAQs about School Discipline in New Jersey - Education Law Center Coupon?

Can New Jersey schools discipline students without discrimination?

New Jersey school leaders received clear guidance Monday on disciplining students without discriminating against them, as the state attorney general and acting state education commissioner released a document helping schools ensure their policies do not treat protected students differently — intentionally or unintentionally. ...

Can a school use a discipline policy based on a disparate impact?

Under the LAD, schools cannot use a discipline policy that has a disparate impact on Black students, other students of color, students with disabilities, LGBTQ+ students, or students from any other protected class unless the school can show that the practice or policy is necessary to achieve a substantial, legitimate, nondiscriminatory interest. ...

What are New Jersey's disparities in school discipline?

It first outlines New Jersey’s substantial disparities in school discipline based on race, national origin, gender,2 sexual orientation, and disability. It then discusses the relevant legal framework under the LAD for both disparate treatment and disparate impact discrimination. ...

Can a school discipline a student away from school grounds?

Schools can also discipline students for conduct that has occurred away from school grounds, but there must be a connection between the conduct and the school’s orderly functioning. The student’s conduct must materially and substantially interfere with the ability of the school to maintain discipline within the school. ...

What if a parent has a student facing disciplinary action?

If you are a parent of a student facing disciplinary action, you should review the relevant state laws located in the New Jersey Administrative Code at N.J.A.C. 6A:16. The sections related to student conduct are in Subchapter 7. The sections related to alternative education and home instruction is in Subchapters 9 and 10. ...

What is the Education Law Center?

The Education Law Center, Inc. (ELC) is a nonprofit organization specializing in improving school funding equity and securing essential resources for all students. The Education Law Center provides services to parents seeking legal assistance in the resolution of problems affecting the education of poor children and students with disabilities. ...