School Discipline

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School district disciplinary policies provide regulations and guidance for acceptable student conduct to maintain a safe and supportive environment for learning. District policies should ensure staff and students have safe and supportive environment that promotes transparency, consistency and fairness. Parents are encouraged to work in partnership with schools to support positive student behavior to promote academic success.

Model Policy

Introduction of Controversial Issues into the Classroom (WILL)

Consideration of controversial issues has a legitimate place in instruction. For purposes of this policy, a controversial issue means anything that is the subject of intense public argument, disagreement, or disapproval. This model policy provides guardrails for classroom discussion of controversial topics related to the curriculum or instructional purposes.

Student Discipline Model Policy (WILL)

Policies and rules are in place to ensure that every student gets the most from their education program. It also ensures that all students and staff are treated fairly in the school environment and comply with the school district’s expectations for student conduct. This model policy outlines the stipulations for expectations regarding conduct in classrooms and procedures for behavior that interferes with the teacher’s ability to effectively instruct students.

Analysis

Executive Order: Reinstating Common Sense – School Discipline

This analysis provides are takeaways from CALN’s Education and School Board Law webinar on May 29, 2025. The session covered President Trump’s April 23 executive order titled “Reinstating Common Sense School Discipline Policies.”