Washington updates student discipline rules for public schools

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New discipline guidelines for public school students will go into effect across Washington state next month.

While educators say the changes are necessary to address disruptive post-pandemic classroom behavior, the policies are drawing criticism from some student and family advocates.

The Washington state Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction adopted the updated discipline rules on June 10.

Last August, the agency enacted an emergency version of the rules, “in response to ongoing confusion and challenges surrounding the interpretation” of existing policies set in 2019.

https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2025/06/23/washington-updates-student-discipline-rules-for-public-schools/