Student discipline cases skyrocket 150% in Brevard County, officials say

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — Brevard County Public Schools said student discipline cases have skyrocketed.

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In a new report, the district says referrals for discipline went up 150% in the first quarter.

Willful disobedience is the most common, it rose 53%.

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Detentions are up 10%, and suspensions went up 41%.

The report says, twice as many black students were sent to the alternative school, while the number of white students fell slightly, and Hispanic students increased slightly.

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District leaders say it’s proof their new discipline policies are working.

Officials are set to present the findings at a meeting on Tuesday morning.

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