Media Advisory - Rep. Nolan Presser on Suspension Reform

[DeLaney, Jackson]

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DEPUTY SPEAKER ANTHONY NOLAN, STUDENTS, FAMILIES, AND ADVOCATES CALL FOR ENDING SUSPENSIONS FOR NON-VIOLENT BEHAVIOR IN CONNECTICUT SCHOOLS 

 

The Re-Imagining School Safety Coalition, alongside Deputy Speaker Anthony Nolan, students, families, and education justice advocates, will hold a press conference at the Connecticut State Capitol on Wednesday, February 11 at 11:30 AM at LOB Room 1C to call for legislation ending suspensions for non-violent behavior in Connecticut schools. 

Under current law, students can be removed from school for vague and subjective reasons such as “serious disruption,” resulting in widespread use of out-of-school suspension that disproportionately impacts Black and Brown students, students with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ youth, without improving school safety. 

The proposed legislation amends Connecticut General Statutes §10-233c to limit suspension to cases involving violent behavior or immediate risk of physical harm, while strengthening student protections and due-process requirements. Advocates argue this bill redefines school safety by prioritizing connection, prevention, and support over punishment and exclusion. Speakers will highlight state data showing nearly half of suspensions are issued for non-violent policy violations and will uplift evidence-based alternatives, including restorative approaches that keep students learning and strengthen school communities. 

WHAT: 

Press conference urging passage of legislation to end suspensions for non-violent behavior and re-imagine school safety in Connecticut. 

  

WHO: 

• Deputy Speaker Anthony Nolan 
• Representative Maryam Khan 
• Anghy Idrovo, Organizing and Policy Director, CT Black and Brown Student Union; Coalition Lead, Re-Imagining School Safety Coalition 
• High School Student, CT Black and Brown Student Union 
• High School Student, Hearing Youth Voices 
• Luis Ortiz, ConnCAN 
• Robert Goodrich, RACCE Inc. 
• Jahneel Small, Educators for Excellence 
• Sean White, Full Citizens First Coalition 

WHEN:  

Wednesday, February 11th at 11:30 AM 

  

WHERE: 

Connecticut Legislative Office Building  

300 Capitol Ave, Hartford, CT 06106 

Room 1C  

  

MEDIA OPPORTUNITY: 
Private Virtual Press Briefing 
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 | 7:00 PM ET 

Members of the press are invited to attend a virtual briefing the evening prior to the press conference. Coalition leaders will walk through the technical aspects of the proposed legislation, review key data, and provide additional background on the policy framework and coalition priorities. 

Registration required: 

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/0Z3hrT9ASi2jb0DR5rciPg  
Meeting ID 
848 9462 5178 

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Jackson DeLaney (He/Him/His)

Press Aide | House Democrats

 

Work: (860) 240-8372

Cell: (203) 947-6661

 

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