An Act to reduce out-of-school suspensions

HD 2054, titled "An Act to reduce out-of-school suspensions," requires Massachusetts public schools to offer in-school suspensions as an alternative to out-of-school suspensions for students. The bill defines in-school suspension as removal from classrooms but not school premises for up to 10 days total per year, and mandates schools to provide academic support during this time. Schools must monitor in-school suspensions with at least one staff member experienced in science/math and one experienced in humanities/social sciences. The state department must also provide funding or staff to schools lacking resources for this program. This policy directly affects Massachusetts public schools and students facing disciplinary actions.