Discipline Reform and Educational Outcomes: An Analysis of Illinois Senate Bill 100

Ernie Waterson, Illinois Wesleyan University

Major

Economics

Submission Type

Poster

Area of Study or Work

Economics, Educational Studies

Faculty Advisor

Bryan McCannon

Location

CNS Atrium

Start Date

4-12-2025 8:30 AM

End Date

4-12-2025 9:30 AM

Abstract

We examine the impact of Illinois Senate Bill 100, a disciplinary reform policy implemented in 2016, on high school graduation rates. Applying a difference-in-differences approach, using districts with historically high suspension rates as the treated group, we find an increase in graduation rates. We also find increases in the truancy rate and decreases in teacher retention, suggesting that important tradeoffs present.

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Discipline Reform and Educational Outcomes: An Analysis of Illinois Senate Bill 100

CNS Atrium

We examine the impact of Illinois Senate Bill 100, a disciplinary reform policy implemented in 2016, on high school graduation rates. Applying a difference-in-differences approach, using districts with historically high suspension rates as the treated group, we find an increase in graduation rates. We also find increases in the truancy rate and decreases in teacher retention, suggesting that important tradeoffs present.