Suspension refers to a disciplinary action in which a student is temporarily removed from school following an alleged violation of school rules or expectations. Suspensions are typically intended to address serious incidents or behaviours that are considered unsafe or disruptive. While schools often frame suspension as a way to maintain safety or order, removing students from school can interrupt learning, damage relationships, and increase feelings of exclusion. Research in many education systems has shown that suspensions are applied unevenly, with certain groups of students—particularly disabled students and racialised students—experiencing them at higher rates. Because of these impacts, suspensions are frequently discussed within broader conversations about disciplinary practices, inclusion, and the long-term effects of exclusion from learning environments.