Int. No. 452
By Council Member Dromm
Title
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of education to report information regarding alternate learning centers
Body
Be it enacted by the Council as follows:
Section 1. Chapter 6 of title 21-a of the administrative code of the city of New York is amended by adding a new section 21-959.1 to read as follows:
? 21-959.1 Annual report on alternate learning centers. a. Definitions. For purposes of this section, the following terms have the following meanings:
Alternate learning center. The term "alternate learning center" means a school administered under the authority of the department providing instructional programs for students in grades 6 through 12 who are on superintendent's suspension.
PBIS de-escalation. The term "PBIS de-escalation" means positive behavior interventions and supports employed for the purpose of supporting student's social, emotional and academic success.
Restorative justice. The term "restorative justice" means an approach to discipline that focuses on repairing harm with an emphasis on learning and community involvement.
Superintendent's suspension. The term "superintendent's suspension" means any period of student suspension that exceeds five days during which time the student attends an alternate learning center.
b. Annual reporting. By November 1 of each year, the department shall submit to the council and post on its website a report containing the following data for each alternate learning center, with such data calculated as of the end of the immediately preceding school year:
1. The total number of students who attended the center;
2. The number and percentage of total students who attended the center two or more times;
3. The number of teachers trained in restorative justice and PBIS de-escalation techniques, respectively;
4. The number and percentag...
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