Vesna’s policy pitch tackles racial disparities in school suspensions at Lake Elkhorn Middle School in Columbia, Maryland. Vesna proposes implementing the U.S. Department of Education’s Double Check Culturally Responsive Behavior Management Framework and redefining Howard County’s Policy 9020 to include restorative mediation and counseling. The goal is to reduce suspension rates for Black students, promote equitable discipline, and foster a more inclusive school environment.