Maryland HB1636 mandates the collection and publication of discipline-related data for schools, focusing on identifying and addressing.

Maryland HB1636 requires the Maryland State Department of Education to collect and publish discipline-related data for primary and secondary schools. The bill mandates the Department to maintain and use specific risk ratios and state comparison thresholds to identify schools with disproportionate disciplinary practices. Schools identified as high-suspending or having disproportionate impacts must create corrective action plans. The Department must publish these plans and include data on suspension levels and disproportionate impacts on its website.

Maryland HB1636 mandates the collection and publication of discipline-related data for schools, focusing on identifying and addressing.

Maryland HB1636 requires the Maryland State Department of Education to collect and publish discipline-related data for primary and secondary schools. The bill mandates the Department to maintain and use specific risk ratios and state comparison thresholds to identify schools with disproportionate disciplinary practices. Schools identified as high-suspending or having disproportionate impacts must create corrective action plans. The Department must publish these plans and include data on suspension levels and disproportionate impacts on its website.