Disproportionate Discipline Task Force

This page is intended to provide information and updates on the implementation of legislation related to school discipline, behavior, and school climate. Additional links are included that reference other parts of CDE’s website that has relevant information.

Task force – Disproportionate Discipline

The School Discipline Task Force was created as part of the 2023 legislative session (S.B.23-029) to study and make recommendations regarding school district discipline policies and practices, State and Local discipline reporting requirements, and local engagement.

The bill requires that 18 task force members (as further defined in the bill) be appointed on or before September 30, 2023.
And that on or before October 15, the Commissioner, or the Commissioner’s Designee call the first meeting of the task force.
The task force meets at least six times between October 15, 2023, and the first review committee meeting in 2024.
A final report is due by August 1, 2024.

If you have questions, please reach out to Johann Liljengren at liljengren_j@cde.state.co.us and 303-968-0201.