On June 29, 2023, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1165 into law. This legislation amends Education Code section 48900.5, relating to suspension or expulsion. Specifically, AB 1165 adds the following provision, enumerated as Education section Code 48900.5(c):
For a pupil who has been suspended, or for whom other means of correction have been implemented pursuant to subdivision (b), for an incident of racist bullying, harassment, or intimidation, local educational agencies are encouraged to have both the victim and perpetrator engage in a restorative justice practice that is found to suit the needs of both the victim and the perpetrator…