Tag: zero-tolerance
By Jeralyn, Section Crime in the News
Posted on Thu Jan 09, 2014 at 11:39:01 AM EST
Tags: zero-tolerance (all tags)
Posted on Thu Jan 09, 2014 at 11:39:01 AM EST
Tags: zero-tolerance (all tags)
The Obama Administration has issued a set of guidelines for schools. They urge an end to "zero tolerance" policies. Minor infractions should lead to a visit to the principal's office, not the police station.
The Administration says the policies have had a racially discriminatory effect on minorities.
The recommendations are nonbinding, but, in essence, the federal government is telling the school districts around the country that they should adhere to the principles of fairness and equity in student discipline or face strong action if they don't.
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