Amends school disciplinary proceedings to require independent decision makers for hearings.

The bill amends school disciplinary proceedings to require the appointment of one or more independent decision makers by the board of a school district, intermediate school district, or public school academy. These decision makers must conduct hearings for pupils facing suspension, expulsion, or alternative placement for more than 10 days. The independent decision makers must consider specific factors, invite input from the pupil and their representative, and make findings for each factor.

Amends school disciplinary proceedings to require independent decision makers for hearings.

The bill amends school disciplinary proceedings to require the appointment of one or more independent decision makers by the board of a school district, intermediate school district, or public school academy. These decision makers must conduct hearings for pupils facing suspension, expulsion, or alternative placement for more than 10 days. The independent decision makers must consider specific factors, invite input from the pupil and their representative, and make findings for each factor.