Rethinking Discipline Information from Prior Years

2022 – 2023 School Year Updates

• Rethinking Discipline Professional Learning Network — 2022–2023 Update

• Guidance on Updated Expectations for School and District Leaders Related to Student Discipline — in English | in Spanish

2020 – 2021 School Year Updates

• Rethinking Discipline Professional Learning Network — 2020–2021 Update

2019 – 2020 School Year Updates

• Rethinking Discipline Professional Learning Network — 2019–2020 Update

2018 – 2019 School Year Updates

• Rethinking Discipline Professional Learning Network — 2018–2019 Update

2016 – 2017 School Year Updates

• Student Discipline Laws and Regulations: Question and Answers (Issued 2/28/2015) — Updated 12/23/2016

• Massachusetts School Districts Team Up to Address Suspensions and Expulsions — June 2016

• Discipline Identification and Reporting Slides used with District and School Assistance Center (DSAC) Data Specialists — June 2016

• National Center for Safe and Supportive Learning Environments Website Resources — prepared for Massachusetts

Guidance from 2014–2016

• Advisory on Student Discipline (Issued 2/28/2015) — Updated 12/23/2016

• Highlights of Discipline Law — 2014

• Superintendent's Checklist for Implementation of the Student Discipline Law — 2014

Last Updated: April 8, 2026