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 moves haltingly toward ending fines for truancy

By Susan Ferriss

Cops, judges, politicians taking a new look at fines and handcuffs

Excerpts from this story referencing "Truancy":

"… f of the Los Angeles Police Department, also backs the proposed changes.“Truancy rates are directly correlated to low graduation rates,” Cardenas added. …"

Los Angeles to vote Feb. 22 on ending $250 truancy fines

By Susan Ferriss

Complaints lead to police limits on student ticketing, counseling for first offenses
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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

School discipline debate reignited by new Los Angeles data

By Susan Ferriss

UPDATED: Schools' police chief responds to new citations data.

Los Angeles school police chief rethinking discipline policy

By Susan Ferriss

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