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Los Angeles report: Limit suspensions, don't fine truants

By Susan Ferriss

A task force in Los Angeles, Calif. attacks harsh school discipline, truancy dollar fines

Los Angeles ends big fines, limits police enforcement of truancy law

By Susan Ferriss

In a nationally watched move, Los Angeles decides to limit police involvement in daytime curfew stops and drop $250 fines

Excerpts from this story referencing "Juvenile Court":

"… s are actually making an effort to get to classes. Los Angeles County Juvenile Court Judge Michael Nash in January announced that he was instructing court offi …"

Los Angeles school police citations draw federal scrutiny

By Susan Ferriss

Los Angeles school punishment data attract federal scrutiny

Excerpts from this story referencing "Tim Anderson":

"… ath.       Los Angeles Deputy School Police Chief Tim Anderson told the Center that the district policy is for school police to respond t …"

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Los Angeles school police chief rethinking discipline policy

By Susan Ferriss

Police chief wants less ticketing for young kids, more out-of-court solutions.