Schools Given More Flexibility On Disciplinary Actions

Governor Rick Snyder has signed bipartisan legislation giving local school authorities flexibility on ‘zero tolerance’ policies.

Local school boards will now have more discretion when making decisions on punitive actions for students, such as suspension or expulsion.

Under existing state law, many districts employ a “zero tolerance” policy, meaning there is no ability to consider a student’s age, developmental disabilities or intent when deciding on punishment.

Snyder says the new policy gives districts the flexibility to consider many factors when making decisions on disciplinary actions for students.