GAO report finds Black girls in US public schools face severe discipline, accounting for 48% of suspensions and expulsions despite representing 15% of the population.

A Government Accountability Office (GAO) report reveals that Black girls in U.S. public schools face disproportionately severe discipline, accounting for nearly half of suspensions and expulsions despite representing only 15% of the population. The study highlights that Black girls are 3 to 5.2 times more likely to receive exclusionary discipline compared to white girls, with rates further increasing for those with disabilities. Factors such as school poverty and resource availability contribute to these disparities.

September 19, 2024
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