Zero Tolerance Policies

1. Fair

1.1. Consistency with which the consequences are applied.

2. Effective at creating and maintaining orderly learning environments

2.1. Keeps students, teachers, staff, and administrators safe.

3. Minimize time spent on discipline

3.1. Reduces the amount non-instruction time

4. Allow public schools to be able to compete effectively with private schools

4.1. Allows public school administrators to expel misbehaving students and reassure taxpayers that their money is being spent well.

5. Turn the job of law enforcement over to professionals

5.1. Increased presence of law enforcement officials in schools