At the time, for example, African-American preschoolers were 3.6 times as likely as white preschoolers to be suspended at least once. We must not allow the tragedy in Parkland to break down the existing safeguards and protections for future generations. The School Discipline Package has provided key guidance to public elementary and secondary schools about how to discipline students without violating the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by discriminating on the basis of race, color or national origin. Studies indicate that zero-tolerance practices funnel children into the school-to-prison pipeline, and especially threaten the civil rights of students of color and students with disabilities. Academic experts on school safety and school climate have already begun to work together to find a sustainable solution for how to protect children and adults from gun violence.

Source: Huffington Post March 24, 2018 13:52 UTC