2016 House Bill 5622

Revise “strict discipline academies” detail

Introduced in the House

May 3, 2016

Introduced by Rep. Thomas Hooker (R-77)

To let a student remain in a “strict discipline academy” after he or she no longer meets the technical requirements for the program, if his or her parents choose this. This is a program that provides alternative schooling for students expelled or suspended for certain criminal offenses.

Referred to the Committee on Education

To allow “strict discipline academies,” which provide alternative schooling for students expelled or suspended for certain criminal offenses. The bill would allow a student in a strict discipline academy to remain there after he or she no longer meets the technical requirements for the program, if his or her parents choose this.