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Trauma-Informed Schools Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-4146| House 
| Updated: 8/2/2019
Katherine M. Clark

Katherine M. Clark

Democratic Representative

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (6)
Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Antonio Delgado (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Trauma-Informed Schools Act of 2019 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 in such practices. Trauma-informed practices are defined to include evidence-based professional development that promotes a shared understanding among teachers and other staff that 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 and other staff in a process of school-based planning to help all students feel safe and connected to the school community.
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Timeline
Aug 2, 2019
Introduced in House
Aug 2, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
  • August 2, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • August 2, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Education

Child healthEducational guidanceEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary educationMental healthState and local financeTeaching, teachers, curricula

Trauma-Informed Schools Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-4146| House 
| Updated: 8/2/2019
Trauma-Informed Schools Act of 2019 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 in such practices. Trauma-informed practices are defined to include evidence-based professional development that promotes a shared understanding among teachers and other staff that 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 and other staff in a process of school-based planning to help all students feel safe and connected to the school community.
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Timeline
Aug 2, 2019
Introduced in House
Aug 2, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
  • August 2, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • August 2, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Katherine M. Clark

Katherine M. Clark

Democratic Representative

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (6)
Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Antonio Delgado (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

Education

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Child healthEducational guidanceEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary educationMental healthState and local financeTeaching, teachers, curricula