Texas School Discipline Sparks Legal Battle: Kids Sent to 'Jail-Like' Campuses

Texas's increased reliance on Disciplinary Alternative Education Programs (DAEPs) for minor infractions raises significant legal and policy concerns. The lack of robust appeal processes for families and potential violations of student free speech rights highlight major due process issues. This expanded discipline system disproportionately affects minority students and contributes to higher dropout rates, signaling a flawed public policy approach that mirrors the criminal justice system.