2 Civil Rights orgs filed a federal complaint against Rockford Public Schools, accusing it of racially discriminatory discipline practices.

2 Civil Rights orgs filed a federal complaint against Rockford Public Schools in Chicago, accusing it of racially discriminatory discipline practices, alleging that the school district's reliance on SROs for routine disciplinary matters disproportionately affects Black students, leading to higher rates of ticketing, arrests, and involvement in the school-to-prison pipeline. The complaint references high rates of suspensions and expulsions.

June 04, 2024
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