Sec. 2. Purpose
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The purpose of this Act is to help local educational agencies replace zero-tolerance disciplinary policies and punitive discipline in elementary and secondary schools with restorative practices that— provide an intentional approach to school safety and student well-being that addresses the needs of the whole child; recognize student behavior as a result of underlying need, and childhood emotional and behavioral development; build community and repair relationships while developing students’ proactive skills for conflict resolution, communication, problem-solving, and empathy; reduce undesirable behavior; and promote relationship-centered schools and safe, inclusive learning environments with positive school climates.