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SD 2506
Overview: SD 2506, An Act requiring accountability for inequities in suspension and expulsion or RAISE Act, has passed the House and is awaiting the Governor's signature. The bill
Overview: SD 2506, An Act requiring accountability for inequities in suspension and expulsion or RAISE Act, has passed the House and is awaiting the Governor's signature. The bill was introduced on February 27, 2025.
Purpose and Intent: The primary goal of this legislation is to address disproportionate rates of suspension and expulsion among students from marginalized communities, particularly students of color and those with disabilities. The bill aims to promote more equitable disciplinary practices in schools and hold districts accountable for addressing these disparities.
Key Provisions:
- Requires school districts to collect and publicly report data on student suspensions and expulsions, disaggregated by race, ethnicity, and disability status
- Mandates the development of district-level plans to identify and address the root causes of disproportionate disciplinary actions
- Establishes a state-level review process to monitor district progress and provide support for improvement
- Empowers the state education department to intervene in districts with persistent equity gaps in suspension and expulsion rates
Affected Parties and Impacts: This bill will directly impact students, families, and school districts across the state. It is intended to promote more equitable and inclusive disciplinary practices, reducing the disproportionate impact on marginalized student populations and improving educational outcomes.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has passed the House and is now awaiting the Governor's signature. If signed into law, the data reporting and planning requirements will take effect in the next school year, with the state review and intervention process phased in over the following two years.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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