Texas sends more than 100,000 students annually to disciplinary alternative education programs (DAEPs). These programs were established in 1995 to serve as an alternative to suspension for serious offenses amid concerns over school violence. An investigation examines their current use and outcomes.
Key Points
- Over 100,000 Texas students are placed in DAEPs each year.
- DAEPs originated in 1995 for handling serious school offenses.
- Programs have expanded beyond their initial design for violent incidents.
Implications for Educational Freedom
No direct implications.
Source: Four takeaways from our investigation into Texas’ disciplinary schools
