https://www2.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/...uspensions.pdf
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION POLICY STATEMENT ON EXPULSION AND SUSPENSION POLICIES IN EARLY CHILDHOOD SETTINGS
The above is the actual 17 page statement.
"These disturbing trends warrant immediate
attention from the early childhood and education fields to prevent, severely limit, and work toward eventually eliminating the expulsion and suspension – and ensure the safety and well -being – of young children in early learning settings."
"Should a situation arise where there is documented evidence that all possible interventions and supports
recommended by a qualified professional, such as an early childhood mental health consultant, have been
exhausted – and it is unanimously determined by the family, teacher, program, and other service providers
that another setting is more appropriate for the well-being of the child in question – all parties, including
the receiving program, should work together to develop a seamless transition plan and use that plan to
implement a smooth transition."