The Devastating Impact of School Suspensions on Voiceless Students

Students in states with few legal protections for student discipline are speaking out about unfair punishments they have received at school. In Alabama, students have reported being denied access to evidence, barred from having legal representation, and facing biased disciplinary hearings. In one case, two students were accused of smoking marijuana but had evidence to prove their innocence, which was not considered during their hearings. These incidents highlight the need for stronger legal protections and due process in student discipline cases.