The largest public school district in Kansas, Wichita Public Schools, has reached a settlement with the US Justice Department to address discriminatory disciplinary practices. The agreement comes after a federal civil rights investigation revealed a pattern of discrimination against Black and disabled students within the district.
As part of the settlement, the district has committed to making significant changes to its disciplinary procedures. This includes ending the use of seclusion, reforming restraint practices, and refraining from referring students to law enforcement for routine school discipline matters.
