Student Discipline

• Consider the impact that current discipline regulations have on Maryland students, teachers, classrooms, learning environments, and schools;

• Identify patterns of practice in implementing State regulations/policies;

• Determine best practices in student discipline inside and outside of Maryland, including, but not limited to, restorative justice and Positive Behavioral Intervention Supports (PBIS);

• Evaluate recommendations and findings from other groups and commissions, including, but not limited to, the Kirwan Commission and the Commission on the School to Prison Pipeline;

• Based on consideration of the foregoing and the understanding that all students in Maryland should receive an education in a safe school, make recommendations to the State Board on any regulatory, policy, or guidance changes that should be adopted to improve the disciplinary environment in Maryland schools in order to provide every student with a safe school and a world class education.

The work of the Task Force will be accomplished through large group discussions; by gathering information and input from stakeholders and subject experts; through presentations, panel discussions, surveys and/or focus groups; and by reviewing relevant research and reports. Members of the public are also encouraged to submit input to Dr. Vermelle Greene, Task Force Chair, and/or to the State Board via email at stateboard.msde@maryland.gov or U.S. mail to the Office of the State Board, 200 West Baltimore Street, 7th Floor, Baltimore, Maryland, 21201.