A Working Framework for Research-Informed Legislation Prohibiting Preschool Expulsion and Suspension

The presenters will provide an overview of what we know about the use of exclusionary discipline in early childhood education settings, the status of state-level legislation to prevent or limit the use of exclusionary discipline with preschool students, and offer suggestions for developing legislation informed by the latest available research evidence. The presenters will propose a framework for evaluating relevant legislation and discuss evidence-based alternatives to exclusionary discipline.