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Among ninth graders already at higher risk of justice-system involvement, 59% of those suspended out of school later became involved in the justice system, according to research highlighted by the Annie E. Casey Foundation. For students suspended for five days or more, it was 64%. Those numbers are a stark reminder that what happens when a student gets in trouble at school can have consequences far beyond just missing class. That’s why Georgia Appleseed works to keep students connected to school. We provide direct legal guidance to students and families, and also work with schools and communities to promote discipline practices that support students, address challenging behavior, and keep classrooms safe and productive. School discipline shouldn’t put a young person on a path toward the justice system. Know a student who needs help? Request our support at referastudent.org. Read the Annie E. Casey Foundation article: https://www.aecf.org/blog/students-suspended-out-of-school-in-ninth-grade-face-greater-risk-of-juvenile-justice-involvement #SchoolJustice #EducationEquity #JuvenileJustice #StudentSupport #GeorgiaChildren