Ch. 8: School Violence, Zero Tolerance, and School Exclusion

Vocabulary flashcards covering state-mandated zero-tolerance policies, legislative examples, and disciplinary approaches from Chapter 8.

Zero-tolerance policies

School discipline policies mandated by many state legislatures during the 1990s and 2000s that supported harsh discipline rules and contributed to disciplinary problems rather than achieving their intended outcomes.

Ohio Revised Code 3313.534(A)

A state law in place from 1999 to 2017 directing Ohio school districts to adopt a zero-tolerance policy for violent, disruptive, or inappropriate behavior and excessive truancy, and to establish strategies ranging from prevention to intervention.

Punitive approach

A harsh method of school discipline historically utilized by states such as Ohio and Colorado that led to large numbers of students being removed from schools through suspensions, expulsions, or alternative placements.

Inclusive approach

A more recent direction in school discipline adopted by states such as Ohio and Colorado, transitioning away from earlier punitive, zero-tolerance frameworks.