H.R. 8494 · 117th Congress
Trauma-Informed Schools Act of 2022
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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.
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Jul 26, 2022
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 trauma-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.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: Trauma-Informed Schools Act of 2022
Latest action (Jul 26, 2022): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Policy area: Education · Origin: House · Introduced: Jul 26, 2022
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
No recorded floor vote found.