2004 Senate Bill 1338

Expand "strict discipline academy" eligibility

Introduced in the Senate

July 6, 2004

Introduced by Sen. Patricia Birkholz (R-24)

To allow students who have been suspended from a public school, or those expelled for reasons other than committing an assault or possessing a weapon, to be placed in a "strict discipline academy." Under current law, these institutions are authorized for students expelled for assaults or weapons possession, and for juvenile delinquents following a court or state agency order.

Referred to the Committee on Education