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…is an overuse and misuse of SROs which results in inappropriate and disproportionate discipline and arrest of students with disabilities and/or students of color. We share the concern that the…

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…subgroup is subjected to overuse. Therefore, a regulatory definition should clarify that “reducing overuse” includes identification and reduction of the disproportionate use of any disciplinary practice that disrupts student learning,…

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schools to effectively modify instruction for ELs; and (3) a revised protocol to evaluate the effectiveness of language instruction programs at the building level to ensure that all bilingual programs…