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District reports sharp drop in drug-related long-term suspension hearings; credits diversion program and partners
Summary
District staff told the board that drug-related long-term suspension hearings have fallen since 2023 and credited a diversion program and partnerships with Pinal County agencies for reductions; staff emphasized ongoing concerns about vaping-related campus damage and parental monitoring.
District staff reported Jan. 14 that discipline hearings tied to drug use on high school campuses have fallen since 2023, and officials said a diversion program and partnerships with Pinal County agencies are major contributors.
"One of my roles in Florence Unified is to oversee discipline and safety," a district administrator who presented discipline data told the board. He said the district compared the first half of each year to make an…
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