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Zero Tolerance in Schools: A History of Discipline Policies in the US

Explore the origins and evolution of zero tolerance policies in schools, from early adoption in California, Kentucky, and New York in 1989 to widespread implementation across the country by 1993. Discover how school boards are now toughening disciplinary measures with permanent expulsions and suspensions for offenses occurring both inside and outside of school, impacting students' education and future prospects.

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Zero Tolerance in Schools: A History of Discipline Policies in the US

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  1. Zero Tolerance In Schools

  2. History • In California, Kentucky and New York at the beginning of 1989 School districts picked up zero tolerance and mandated expulsion for drugs, gang related activity, and fighting. In 1993 it had been accepted all over the country focusing broadly on weapons, smoking, drugs, and school disruption. • Now a lot of school boards are starting to toughen up their disciplinary policies; some have started to experiment with permanent expulsion from the system for specific offense and some have started to apply school suspensions, transfers to behaviors, or expulsions that happens outside of school.

  3. It ruins some students education future and opportunities

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