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          Session of 1998
                    HOUSE RESOLUTION No. 6013           By Representative Franklin           2-17             9             A RESOLUTION requesting the state board of education to study and
10             suggest stricter behavior expectations of children at school and to de-
11             sign a framework for constructive correction and stricter discipline.
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13           WHEREAS, Ensuring that Kansas public schools are safe and con-
14       ducive to learning is a concern of students, parents, educators and public
15       officials; and
16           WHEREAS, Controlling disruptive and violent behavior within the
17       student population is key; giving teachers and associated support person-
18       nel the authority to enforce discipline is vital: Now, therefore,
19           Be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of Kan-
20       sas: That, in recognition of the facts contained in the preamble of this
21       resolution, the state board of education is hereby requested to study and
22       suggest stricter behavior expectations of children while in attendance at
23       school and to make recommendations for such clearly measurable criteria;
24       and
25           Be it further resolved: That the study of stricter student behavior
26       expectations should focus on unacceptable behavior including but not
27       limited to disrespect, deviance, violence, malice, illegal use of controlled
28       substances, use/possession of guns/weapons, intimidation, and dishonesty,
29       while ensuring that the constitutional rights of freedom of speech, relig-
30       ion, and creative expression shall be protected for every student and shall
31       not be infringed by the behavior expectations; and
32           Be it further resolved: That at the conclusion of the study, the state
33       board is requested to design a framework for constructive correction and
34       stricter discipline; the framework shall include clear and workable meth-
35       ods for determining corrective action with checks and balances from
36       school administrators and teachers; and
37           Be it further resolved: That the Chief Clerk of the House of Repre-
38       sentatives be directed to send enrolled copies of this resolution to the
39       State Board of Education and to the Commissioner of Education, 120
40       S.E. 10th Avenue, Topeka, Kansas 66612-1182.
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