Student suspensions fall sharply in New York City, reversing an unusual bump the year before
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Suspensions handed out to New York City public school students last year fell significantly, reversing an unusual uptick the year before.
The total number of suspensions decreased 10.5 percent in the 2018-19 school year to 32,801, according to data released Friday by the New York City Department of Education.
Principal suspensions, which are handed out for less serious offenses, and are typically under six days, decreased by nearly 10 percent. Meanwhile, more serious superintendent suspensions — which can range from a few days to an entire school year — decreased by roughly 12 percent. Still, big disparities remain in terms of which students are punished. Black students and students with disabilities continue to be disproportionately suspended, while white and Asian students are underrepresented.