Which of the following statements regarding zero-tolerance policies is true?
A. Zero-tolerance policies have been highly effective in reducing school violence.
B. Suspensions and expulsions can bring an improvement in school climate and improve discipline.
C. Suspensions and expulsions reduce the risk of long-term social and academic problems.
D. Students who are removed from school are at increased risk for low achievement and of becoming permanently entangled in the "schools-to-prison" pipeline.
Answer: D
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