A new advocacy guide, “School Discipline in New Jersey: A Toolkit for Students, Families and Advocates,” has been released by Education Law Center (ELC) and Advocates for Children of New Jersey (ACNJ). The guide provides comprehensive and practical information to assist New Jersey students affected by school discipline policies. Authors hope the publication will improve understanding of school district obligations and student rights in this critical area.
The toolkit, based on state law, is designed to help advocates improve their school district’s approach to discipline, connect with other families and organizations working on changing school discipline, and become more informed about protecting student rights. Well-informed students, families, educators and community stakeholders can use this information to advocate for fair disciplinary practices in their schools and districts.
The publication can be accessed on Education Law Center’s website along with other advocacy guides on such topics as special education, discipline, residency, homeless students, bullying and transition planning.
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