Illinois SB2991 amends school disciplinary procedures, focusing on expulsion and suspension policies.
Illinois SB2991 amends the School Code to revise disciplinary procedures for students. It mandates that students accused of sexual assault or misconduct cannot directly question or contact the alleged victim during hearings. The bill also requires school boards to consider other interventions before expelling or suspending students, limiting suspensions to three days unless other interventions are exhausted. It prohibits zero-tolerance policies and mandates professional development for school personnel on trauma-responsive learning environments.
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