The History, Implementation, and Controversy of Zero Tolerance Policies in Student Codes of Conduct
by
Brian Schoonover PhD
Language: English
Release Date: March 20, 2009
Mandatory punishments for disciplinary offenses have been included in school districts Student Codes of Conduct since it was mandated by the GunFree Schools Act of 1994. While zero tolerance policies were initially created to protect students and teachers from gun attacks in schools, the way in which...