Every day in the United States, countless children are subjected to an educational system that brutally labels them as emotionally disturbed or intellectually disabled. This leads to a shocking reality where children under 8 are funneled into the criminal justice system for minor infractions. Meanwhile, investors profit from this disturbing cycle, with Black and brown children disproportionately affected.

"Preschool to Prison" powerfully reveals how the U.S. public school system operates similarly to a prison environment. Zero-tolerance policies pave the way for unjust suspensions and arrests, effectively creating a route that propels children of color and those with special needs from classrooms straight to incarceration. Innocent actions, like tossing candy on a bus, result in children being suspended, restrained, and even arrested. The personal narratives shared by those impacted by the school-to-prison pipeline expose the profound generational consequences on our society.

Every day in the United States, thousands of children are subjected to an educational system that labels them as emotionally disturbed or intellectually disabled and often refers them to a special education placement. This leads to a shocking reality where children under the age of 8 are funneled into the criminal justice system for minor infractions. In 2021, the US Department of Education reported that 81% of children with disabilities were restrained at school, and 30% of children with disabilities were confined to an institution.

"Preschool to Prison" powerfully reveals how the U.S. public school system operates similarly to a prison environment. Zero-tolerance policies pave the way for unjust suspensions and arrests, effectively creating a route that propels children with disabilities to go from classrooms straight to incarceration. Innocent actions, like tossing candy on a bus, result in children being suspended, restrained, and even arrested. The personal narratives shared by those impacted by the preschool-to-prison pipeline shares the profound generational consequences on our society, irrespective of race.

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Preschool to Prison Documentary Project

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