Prohibits zero-tolerance policies or practices of discipline in public schools

HB 454 would require Missouri public school districts to eliminate zero-tolerance discipline policies that automatically punish students without individual consideration. Specifically, it prohibits automatic suspensions, expulsions, or other fixed penalties for student behavior, mandating that schools evaluate each case individually. This law directly affects all public school districts in Missouri by changing their disciplinary procedures to allow for flexibility based on specific circumstances. The bill focuses on replacing mandatory punishments with case-by-case decisions to avoid one-size-fits-all consequences.