Massachusetts S373 bans school exclusion for pre-kindergarten through 3rd grade students.

Massachusetts S373 aims to enhance learning in early school years by prohibiting suspension and expulsion for pre-kindergarten through 3rd grade students. The bill emphasizes the importance of these early years for educational preparedness and equal opportunity. It mandates the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to provide guidance and resources to schools for handling disciplinary challenges, promoting alternatives to suspension and expulsion. The bill also acknowledges the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on students' learning and behavior.

Massachusetts S373 bans school exclusion for pre-kindergarten through 3rd grade students.

Massachusetts S373 aims to enhance learning in early school years by prohibiting suspension and expulsion for pre-kindergarten through 3rd grade students. The bill emphasizes the importance of these early years for educational preparedness and equal opportunity. It mandates the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to provide guidance and resources to schools for handling disciplinary challenges, promoting alternatives to suspension and expulsion. The bill also acknowledges the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on students' learning and behavior.