Brianna Boyd, Editor

Close to 10 percent of Dixon Unified students were suspended in the 2011-12 school year and nearly 25 percent were reported truant at least once, according to new data released Friday by the state.

Tom Torlakson, the state superintendent of public instruction, released information on student suspension, expulsion and truancy rates Friday for the state, county and local levels. This marks the first time the state has released information on suspension and expulsion rates utilizing the California Longitudinal Pupil Achievement Data System.

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