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Students who are expelled are at greater risk than their peers of coming in contact with the juvenile justice system or not earning a high school diploma, potentially leading to more problems as they grow up - for both an individual child and society, (said Center for Children's Advocacy attorney Marisa) Halm. The lawsuit said Connecticut should set clear, adequate standards for education during expulsion to avoid a repeat of the plaintiff's experience. About 1,000 students are expelled from the state's schools each year, according to the lawsuit. read story<http://www.kidscounsel.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/YOUTHtoday1-21-16.pdf> Bonnie Berk Communications Director 860-570-5327 kidscounsel.org<http://www.kidscounsel.org/> [cid:[log in to unmask]]