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Infographic: Keep Young Students in Class, Support Austin ISD’s Proposal to Reduce Suspensions for Pre-K-2nd Graders February 1, 2017
The Problem: Austin ISD uses harmful classroom removals, like out-of-school suspensions, to punish very young students. Black students and students who receive special education services are overrepresented in this discipline system. Austin ISD’s youngest students are facing in-school and out-of- school suspensions and alternative school placements for completely age appropriate behaviors and for behaviors that should be addressed with services and positive supports.
Infographic: Keep Young Students in Class, Support Dallas ISD’s Proposal to Reduce Suspensions for Pre-K-2nd Graders February 1, 2017
The Problem: Dallas ISD’s youngest students are facing in-school and out-of- school suspensions and alternative school placements for completely age-appropriate behaviors and for behaviors that should be addressed with services and positive supports. These unnecessary removals are our stripping students of their ability to learn with their peers and create their own futures.
Comments on Proposed New 19 TAC Chapter 129 October 17, 2016
Texas Appleseed, Disability Rights Texas, and the National Center for Youth Law appreciate the opportunity to provide feedback on the Texas Education Agency's (TEA) proposed rules concerning truancy prevention measures and sanctions, promulgated to comply with HB 2398 (84th Reg. Sess.).
Complaint Against Mesquite ISD for Failure to Provide Truancy Prevention and Intervention Measures Prior to Filing Court Referral October 17, 2016
This complaint is being filed against the Mesquite Independent School District. Mesquite ISD has failed to provide appropriate prevention and intervention, as required by HB 2398, a reform bill aimed at decriminalizing truancy and prioritizing school-based prevention and intervention for students who were chronically absent rather than relying on court interventions.
Complaint Against El Paso ISD for Failure to Provide Truancy Prevention and Intervention Measures Prior to Filing Court Referral October 17, 2016
This complaint is filed against El Paso ISD for their failure to provide prevention and intervention measures prior to filing truancy court referrals against a student and his mother.

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