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Phoenix Union proposes updates to student code of conduct, adds hate‑speech term and re‑entry skill‑building
Summary
District staff proposed revisions to the student code of conduct including explicit 'hate speech' language, restructured alcohol/drug progressions, added in‑school skill‑building for re‑entry after suspensions, and clarification that certain items (e.g., laser pointers) may be treated as dangerous; trustees asked for clearer wording and training plans.
District staff presented proposed revisions to the Phoenix Union student code of conduct (JKE exhibit) at the April 2 meeting, describing changes intended to clarify consequences and pair disciplinary actions with instructional skill‑building.
Miss Tarkington said additions include explicit mention of "hate speech" in the glossary and violation categories, new or clarified consequences for vandalism (including possible one‑day off‑campus suspension in some cases), and a restructured progression for alcohol and narcotics…
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