HR 8494 · 117th Congress · Education

Trauma-Informed Schools Act of 2022

Introduced 2022-07-26· Sponsored by Rep. Clark, Katherine M. [D-MA-5]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.(2022-07-26)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Trauma-Informed Schools Act of 2022 This bill provides for the use of trauma-informed practices in public elementary and secondary schools and allows states to use certain federal funds to train teachers and other staff in such practices. The bill defines t rauma-informed practices to include evidence-based professional development that promotes a shared understanding among teachers and other staff that adverse and potentially traumatic experiences are common among students and that school-wide learning environments where all students and adults feel safe, welcomed, and supported can enable students to succeed despite such experiences; adoption of disciplinary procedures and practices that utilize evidence-based restorative practices that build a culture of trust; and activities that engage teachers, other staff, and families in a process of school-based planning to help all students feel safe and connected to the school community.…

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Cosponsors (5)

4 Democrats1 Republican