The state compiles statistics on reported disciplinary incidents in schools each year. Not all schools report, and the numbers are heavily redacted.
These statistics are statewide of the nearly 314,000 enrolled students in public schools. They may not reflect the actual number, as not every school or charter reports their discipline statistics.
The statistics are separated by disciplinary action, and granted distinctions if weapons were involved.
Schools and charters reported more than 20,000 suspensions, somewhat evenly split between in-school and out-of-school…