Introduced by Assembly Education Chair Cathy Nolan and supported by New York State Campaign for Safe and Supportive Schools (SSS-NY), A.8396 ensures common-sense discipline policies
(Long Island, NY) On Thursday, October 8, a coalition of national, statewide and local organizations will celebrate the introduction of Act 8396, legislation that will reduce classroom disruptions, make schools safer for everyone and teach students to take responsibility for their behavior. Sponsored by Assembly Education Committee Chair Catherine Nolan, the legislation is supported by Advocates for Children, Legal Aid Society, Urban Youth Collaborative, Make the Road New York, The New York State Permanent Judicial Commission on Justice for Children, The New York Civil Liberties Union, Advancement Project, Alliance for Quality Education and Citizen Action New York.
In too many schools one in three students are suspended each year, most often for minor infractions. This common sense legislation will reduce classroom disruptions, make schools safer for everyone and teach students to take responsibility for their behavior.
WHO: Former New York State Chief Judge Judith S. Kay, New York State Assembly Education Chair Catherine Nolan, Urban Youth Collaborative, Make The Road New York Sistas and Brothas United, Parent Activists, Youth Leaders, Alliance for Quality Education, and Citizen Action NY
WHAT: Press Conference Announcing Act 8396
WHEN: Thursday, October 8, 2015 @ 12:30 PM
WHERE: Tweed Courthouse, 52 Chambers St
For more information, please contact Jumoke Balogun at jbalogun@advancementproject.
