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Examining the Infractions Causing Higher Rates of Suspensions and Expulsions: Racial and Ethnic Considerations

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  • Craig J. Forsyth

    (Picard Center, The University of Louisiana, Lafayette, PO Box 42730, Lafayette, LA 70504-2730, USA)

  • Holly Howat

    (Picard Center, The University of Louisiana, Lafayette, PO Box 42730, Lafayette, LA 70504-2730, USA)

  • Lai K. Pei

    (Picard Center, The University of Louisiana, Lafayette, PO Box 42730, Lafayette, LA 70504-2730, USA)

  • York A. Forsyth

    (Political Science, The University of New Orleans, 2000 Lakeshore Drive, New Orleans, LA 701116, USA)

  • Gary Asmus

    (Picard Center, The University of Louisiana, Lafayette, PO Box 42730, Lafayette, LA 70504-2730, USA)

  • Billy R. Stokes

    (Picard Center, The University of Louisiana, Lafayette, PO Box 42730, Lafayette, LA 70504-2730, USA)

Abstract

This study investigated school discipline infractions leading to suspensions and expulsions in Louisiana to determine patterns and trends, particularly among racial/ethnic groups. Discipline incident data rather than student discipline data were used to provide a more accurate reflection of the number of infractions and dispositions occurring. Findings included that black students and American Indian students had a higher percentage of out-of-school suspensions and were more likely to commit an infraction in the violent discipline infractions category, but the overwhelming majority of offenses for all groups were for non-violent and non-drug offenses. Links to juvenile delinquency and zero tolerance policies are discussed.

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  • Craig J. Forsyth & Holly Howat & Lai K. Pei & York A. Forsyth & Gary Asmus & Billy R. Stokes, 2013. "Examining the Infractions Causing Higher Rates of Suspensions and Expulsions: Racial and Ethnic Considerations," Laws, MDPI, vol. 2(1), pages 1-13, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jlawss:v:2:y:2013:i:1:p:20-32:d:24418
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    1. Suleman Lazarus, 2019. "‘Some Animals Are More Equal Than Others’: The Hierarchy of Citizenship in Austria," Laws, MDPI, vol. 8(3), pages 1-19, July.
    2. Johanna Lacoe & Mikia Manley, "undated". "Disproportionality in School Discipline: An Assessment in Maryland through 2018," Mathematica Policy Research Reports 615e92ad54774d7baaf4a6cd7, Mathematica Policy Research.

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