Clearly the goal of the policy, to ensure that no student is discriminated against in a discipline situation, is a valid and noble goal and we certainly embrace that.
Betsy DeVos: “Clearly the goal of the policy, to ensure that no student is discriminated against in a discipline situation, is a valid…”
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Betsy DeVos discusses the intent of school discipline policies.
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My focus is and always will be on students and on helping all students get a great education through an equal opportunity.