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Parents are voicing outrage over a rushed expulsion process at Bloomington High School, claiming their children's voices went unheard in a critical moment.

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Parents allege rushed expulsion process; board upholds three expulsion orders in closed session
Parents raised concerns about an allegedly rapid, poorly explained expulsion at Bloomington High School and problems with interpretation services; the board later reported it upheld three student expulsion orders in closed session.
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November 9, 2026 at 10:19 AM
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The South Euclid-Lyndhurst Board of Education has upheld the expulsion of two students, emphasizing serious violations that raised safety concerns within the district.

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Board affirms superintendent's expulsions for two students after executive session
After moving into executive session to hear two student-discipline appeals, the board returned to public session and voted to affirm the superintendent's expulsions for both students, citing evidence that policies were violated and safety concerns; families were told of appeal rights.
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November 1, 2026 at 5:33 PM
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Suspensions in Arizona schools are surging, driven by alarming rises in defiance and drug-related incidents, prompting urgent discussions on support for struggling students.

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District sees rising suspensions tied to defiance and vape-related incidents; staff cite recidivism and lost student-success role
Staff reported increases in suspensions for defiance/disruption and alcohol/tobacco/other drugs (largely vape/marijuana incidents) and linked part of the trend to the earlier elimination of a student-success coordinator role that supported reentry planning.
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October 29, 2026 at 9:31 AM
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The board has officially adopted significant updates to student discipline and crisis management policies, including a new anonymous threat reporting system.

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Board adopts updated student-discipline and crisis-management policies
After review and two readings, the board adopted updates to Policy 506 (student discipline/removal) and Policy 806 (crisis management), including anonymous threat reporting provisions and handbook alignment; the motion passed by voice vote.
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October 27, 2026 at 2:52 AM
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A 12-year-old student faces permanent expulsion after a series of troubling incidents, but supporters urge the school board to consider alternatives for his future.

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Hearing for 12-year-old student in Milan Area Schools focuses on safety, pattern of incidents and recommendation for permanent expulsion
At a publicly held disciplinary hearing, district administration described a pattern of physical incidents and threats by a 12-year-old student and recommended permanent expulsion. The student's family and supporters asked the board for alternatives and more supports; the board recessed to deliberate.
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October 24, 2026 at 11:08 PM
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Loudon County Addresses Student Discipline and Safety

Loudon County's approach to student discipline and safety directly affects Virginia families.

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October 18, 2026 at 11:50 PM
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Disparities in school discipline reveal alarming trends, with African American students facing significantly higher removal rates compared to their peers.

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Board members flag county-level and racial disparities in discipline data; MSDE to provide county and subgroup context
Board members pressed MSDE for pre-COVID trend lines and county-level context after staff showed higher removal rates among African American students and wide LEA variation; MSDE agreed to return in November with risk ratios, top infraction types and additional subgroup breakdowns.
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October 17, 2026 at 7:57 PM
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The Shenandoah County School Board made pivotal decisions behind closed doors, including a controversial expulsion and several denied transfer requests for students.

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Shenandoah school board convenes closed sessions, approves student discipline actions
The Shenandoah County School Board voted Oct. 8 to convene closed sessions under the Virginia FOIA for personnel and student-record matters, certified compliance on return, and approved multiple student-discipline and transfer actions, including one conditional transfer approval.
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October 12, 2026 at 11:51 PM
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Loudoun County School Board Updates Discipline Policy on Criminal Charges
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October 10, 2026 at 3:15 PM
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What Happens at the Start of a Student Discipline Hearing?

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October 9, 2026 at 7:31 PM
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In a controversial decision, the Gilmer County Board of Education has expelled a student for making a terroristic threat, mandating a year-long separation with reviews for reconsideration.

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Board accepts superintendent recommendation to expel student after finding of terroristic threat under state policy
Following an executive session, Dr. Manning recommended expelling student E00220262027 for conduct the superintendent characterized as a terroristic threat under West Virginia Board of Education policy 43-73 and state law 18A-5-1; the board approved expulsion for up to 365 days with placement at an alternative learning center and quarterly progress reviews.
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September 29, 2026 at 12:18 PM
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How Can Proper Preparation Change the Outcome of a Student Hearing?

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September 28, 2026 at 7:31 PM
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The school board has made a tough decision, expelling three students after a closed session on serious disciplinary matters.

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Board votes to expel three students following closed session
After a closed session on litigation and student disciplinary matters, the board voted to expel three students with specified return-to-Aspire timelines; each motion was moved, seconded and approved by roll call.
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September 19, 2026 at 5:19 AM
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The Colton Joint Unified School District Board made critical decisions, from approving board compensation for missed meetings to upholding student expulsions.

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Board approves consent agenda, adopts resolution on missed-meeting pay; denies readmission and upholds expulsion
On a 5-0 vote the board approved action items 6.1–6.43 (with 6.3 considered separately). Resolution No. 2709 on board compensation for missed meetings was adopted with one abstention; the board also denied readmission for one student and upheld an expulsion for another following closed-session review.
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September 8, 2026 at 12:53 PM
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Iowa schools are reshaping their approach to disruptive behavior with new policies that could redefine how students are readmitted to the classroom after removal.

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Committee reviews new disruptive-behavior rules, oversight committees and 'two removals' discipline trigger
The committee discussed August policy updates aligning with Iowa Department of Education guidance that require building-level oversight committees and specify discipline options when a student is removed from class two or more times in a trimester.
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August 30, 2026 at 8:10 AM
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Trustees are demanding urgent action on student behavior concerns as they prepare for the new school year, emphasizing the need for clear discipline policies and measurable results.

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Trustees press for concrete changes as discipline policy 506 is pulled for further review
Board members said community and staff raised serious concerns about student discipline at one or more schools and urged policy changes and clearer expectations; staff said policy 506 will be revisited and linked to student and employee handbooks with follow-up in January.
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August 26, 2026 at 9:12 AM
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The school board's heated debate on whether to handcuff students during altercations raises crucial questions about authority and student safety.

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Board approves student code of conduct after debate over handcuffing and SRO authority
The board approved the student code of conduct and discipline matrix after discussing whether to include language that students could be handcuffed during altercations; administrators said law enforcement, not district policy, makes decisions about restraints.
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August 22, 2026 at 12:45 PM
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The Marion County School Board made significant strides by unanimously approving revised policies, lucrative contracts, and tough student expulsions during their latest meeting.

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Marion County School Board approves policy updates, contracts and expulsions in unanimous votes
At its June 23 meeting the Marion County School Board unanimously adopted revised board policies, approved several contracts (including a $2.3M fresh-produce renewal and a $650K piggyback bus agreement), accepted insurance renewals with $335,000 in reported savings and approved multiple expulsions for 2025–26 and 2026–27 school years.
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June 26, 2026 at 11:25 PM
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The Pasco County School Board's recent meeting raised serious concerns over student behavior, culminating in the controversial expulsion of a middle school student.

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Board Approves Expulsion of Pasco Middle School Student Amid Behavior Concerns
Board members vote on student expulsion while addressing behavioral issues linked to disabilities.
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September 10, 2025 at 11:19 PM
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A concerned parent recently challenged the Marion County School Board, demanding consistent disciplinary policies and better communication to protect students' emotional well-being.

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Parent Addresses School Discipline Disparities and Urges Policy Standardization
Parent calls for uniform discipline policies and improved communication in schools.
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September 10, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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As the Levy County School Board debates a strict cell phone policy, the potential for mass expulsions looms over students—will accountability or addiction win the day?

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School administrators debate strict cell phone policy amid expulsion concerns
Administrators discuss potential mass expulsions for repeated cell phone violations in schools.
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July 1, 2025 at 10:50 PM
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Volusia County Schools are revolutionizing their Student Code of Conduct to ensure clarity and safety for all students, including a strict ban on cell phones in elementary and middle schools!

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Volusia County Schools revamps student code of conduct to enhance clarity and compliance
School officials update student discipline policies to improve consistency and clarity across all grades.
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June 29, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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Florida's controversial House Bill 1367 could reshape student discipline, sparking fierce debates about safety versus equity in schools.

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Florida House approves measures for student disciplinary procedures
Florida House passes HB 1367 to enable removal of disruptive students from classrooms
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March 1, 2025 at 11:19 AM
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The Merrill Area School District is taking bold steps to enhance student support by considering the addition of a second assistant principal and reaffirming its commitment to fair disciplinary practices.

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Merrill High School Advances Assistant Principal Recommendation Amid Enrollment Discussions
Board discusses staffing for assistant principal position based on updated enrollment data.
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July 20, 2025 at 7:02 AM