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Question of the Month for September 2011
What are the suspension rates for students in public elementary and secondary schools in SLC member states?
Projections for Student Populations and Total Suspensions
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| State | Student Population | Total Suspensions | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 742,516 | 75,088 | 10.1% |
| Arkansas | 477,549 | 34,922 | 7.3% |
| Florida | 2,790,109 | 291,819 | 10.5% |
| Georgia | 1,625,594 | 143,558 | 8.8% |
| Kentucky | 661,380 | 43,417 | 6.6% |
| Louisiana | 654,915 | 67,776 | 10.3% |
| Mississippi | 508,397 | 51,938 | 10.2% |
| Missouri | 930,887 | 67,821 | 7.3% |
| North Carolina | 1,391,611 | 149,784 | 10.8% |
| Oklahoma | 637,663 | 31,164 | 4.9% |
| South Carolina | 705,553 | 83,833 | 11.9% |
| Tennessee | 1,013,464 | 73,376 | 7.2% |
| Texas | 4,557,140 | 253,528 | 5.6% |
| Virginia | 1,269,419 | 91,811 | 7.2% |
| West Virginia | 301,341 | 30,754 | 10.2% |
| SLC Total | 18,267,538 | 1,490,589 | 8.2% |
| U.S. Total | 48,497,767 | 3,328,754 | 6.9% |
Note: Suspension numbers are for students who are not classified as disabled under IDEA or Section 504.
Source: U.S. Department of Education
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