The BANNER Talia Richman10/29/2025 5:30 a.m. EDT
More suspensions went to students who are Hispanic, learning English or in special education
Montgomery County schools saw an increase in student suspensions at the start of this school year.
During the first five weeks of classes, the district recorded 296 out-of-school suspensions compared to 230 during the same period last school year.
The 29% increase was driven by more suspensions handed down to Hispanic students, children who are learning English and those who receive special education services.
The numbers — which will be discussed Thursday at the Montgomery County Public Schools board meeting — provide a glimpse into how the district’s new code of conduct is playing out. The data covers the first day of school through Sept. 30.