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Discipline Is Not Security: Dismantling Disparities Should Be Top of Mind When Developing School Safety Policy in Georgia. IDRA Policy Brief

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Title: Discipline Is Not Security: Dismantling Disparities Should Be Top of Mind When Developing School Safety Policy in Georgia. IDRA Policy Brief
Language: English
Authors: Mikayla Arciaga, Intercultural Development Research Association (IDRA)
Source: Intercultural Development Research Association. 2025.
Availability: Intercultural Development Research Association. 5835 Callaghan Road Suite 350, San Antonio, TX 78228-1190. Tel: 210-444-1710; Fax: 210-444-1714; Web site: http://www.idra.org
Peer Reviewed: N
Page Count: 5
Publication Date: 2025
Intended Audience: Policymakers
Document Type: Reports - Evaluative
Descriptors: School Safety, Discipline, School Policy, Public Schools, Discipline Policy, Artificial Intelligence, Evidence Based Practice, Disproportionate Representation, Mental Health Workers, Police School Relationship
Geographic Terms: Georgia
Abstract: In recent years, the heightened focus on school safety has spurred debate about policies and practices for protecting students and staff. Particularly with school shootings and concerns about external threats making headlines, decision makers are understandably under increasing pressure to implement measures that build safer learning environments. As historically marginalized students are already disproportionately disciplined in Georgia public schools, this policy brief asserts it is crucial that policymakers adopt safety measures that are proven to be effective rather than establishing harmful yet ineffective school discipline policies that harden schools and exacerbate already significant disparities among students. Recommendations for policymakers are provided so Georgia's schools can foster environments that are both secure and supportive.
Abstractor: ERIC
Entry Date: 2025
Accession Number: ED677273
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:In recent years, the heightened focus on school safety has spurred debate about policies and practices for protecting students and staff. Particularly with school shootings and concerns about external threats making headlines, decision makers are understandably under increasing pressure to implement measures that build safer learning environments. As historically marginalized students are already disproportionately disciplined in Georgia public schools, this policy brief asserts it is crucial that policymakers adopt safety measures that are proven to be effective rather than establishing harmful yet ineffective school discipline policies that harden schools and exacerbate already significant disparities among students. Recommendations for policymakers are provided so Georgia's schools can foster environments that are both secure and supportive.