Ending PUSHOUT Act of 2025

# Ending PUSHOUT Act of 2025 Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The Ending PUSHOUT Act of 2025 (S 1338) aims to address school discipline practices that remove students from classrooms. "PUSHOUT" refers to policies and practices—such as suspensions, expulsions, and arrests—that push students out of traditional school settings, particularly affecting disadvantaged students. While the full details aren't available in this summary, bills with this focus typically seek to reduce harsh discipline practices and keep more students in school by promoting alternative approaches like restorative justice and counseling. **Who It Affects** This legislation would primarily affect K-12 students, especially low-income students and students of color, who are disproportionately subject to exclusionary discipline.

It would also impact schools and school districts, which would need to modify their discipline policies and potentially adopt new practices. Teachers and school administrators would be involved in implementation. **Current Status** As of now, S 1338 is in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet advanced to a full Senate vote. The bill was sponsored by Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ). *Note: Complete legislative text was not available for this summary, so specific provisions couldn't be detailed.*.