Which Statement Accurately Describes Rates of Suspension and Discipline in Public

Multiple Choice

Which statement accurately describes rates of suspension and discipline in public schools?

A) The rate of suspension and discipline is about equal for all groups.
B) Girls are suspended at higher rates than boys.
C) Low-income students and minority students misbehave more, and therefore are suspended at higher rates.
D) Low-income students of color are punished more frequently and severely than their peers for the same offenses.