This document summarizes data on school suspensions in California between the 2011-2012 and 2012-2013 school years. It finds that the overall rate of out-of-school suspensions decreased, though racial disparities persist, particularly for disruptive/defiant behavior. The document recommends that districts eliminate suspensions for disruptive behavior, invest in alternative discipline practices, and address disparities by disability, English learner status, and gender to comply with federal civil rights law.