2021 House Bill 5297

Add appeals and more reporting requirements to school expulsion policies

Introduced in the House

Sept. 14, 2021

Introduced by Rep. Felicia Brabec (D-55)

To require public schools to engage one or more “independent decision makers” when deciding to expel or suspend a student who has committed an assault against staff or other student. Senate Bill 634 adds appeal provisions and race, class and gender-related reporting requirements to this process.

Referred to the Committee on Education