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Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools Act

USA116th CongressHR-7848| House 
| Updated: 7/29/2020
Ayanna Pressley

Ayanna Pressley

Democratic Representative

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (3)
Barbara Lee (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee, Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools Act This bill prohibits the use of federal funds for sworn law enforcement officers in schools. It also establishes a grant program to replace sworn law enforcement officers in schools with personnel and services that support mental health and trauma-informed services. Specifically, the bill prohibits the use of federal funds to hire, maintain, or train sworn law enforcement officers in elementary or secondary schools, preschools, or programs based in elementary or secondary schools. Further, it prohibits the use of public safety and community policing grants for sworn law enforcement officers who operate in and around elementary and secondary schools. Additionally, the bill directs the Department of Education to award grants to local educational agencies to (1) replace sworn law enforcement officers in elementary and secondary schools with personnel and services that support mental health and trauma-informed services, and (2) reform school safety and disciplinary policies to reflect evidence-based practices that do not rely on the criminal justice system. A recipient must use grants funds to carry out certain activities, such as hiring or training specified staff, implementing trauma-informed services, and providing professional development to teachers and staff. It prohibits the use of grant funds for (1) establishing or enforcing zero-tolerance school discipline policies, (2) purchasing or installing surveillance equipment (e.g., metal detectors), or (3) arming teachers or other school personnel.
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Timeline
Jul 29, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-4360
Introduced in Senate
Jul 29, 2020
Introduced in House
Jul 29, 2020
Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • July 29, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-4360
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 29, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • July 29, 2020
    Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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  • S 116-4360: Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools Act
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Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools Act

USA116th CongressHR-7848| House 
| Updated: 7/29/2020
Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools Act This bill prohibits the use of federal funds for sworn law enforcement officers in schools. It also establishes a grant program to replace sworn law enforcement officers in schools with personnel and services that support mental health and trauma-informed services. Specifically, the bill prohibits the use of federal funds to hire, maintain, or train sworn law enforcement officers in elementary or secondary schools, preschools, or programs based in elementary or secondary schools. Further, it prohibits the use of public safety and community policing grants for sworn law enforcement officers who operate in and around elementary and secondary schools. Additionally, the bill directs the Department of Education to award grants to local educational agencies to (1) replace sworn law enforcement officers in elementary and secondary schools with personnel and services that support mental health and trauma-informed services, and (2) reform school safety and disciplinary policies to reflect evidence-based practices that do not rely on the criminal justice system. A recipient must use grants funds to carry out certain activities, such as hiring or training specified staff, implementing trauma-informed services, and providing professional development to teachers and staff. It prohibits the use of grant funds for (1) establishing or enforcing zero-tolerance school discipline policies, (2) purchasing or installing surveillance equipment (e.g., metal detectors), or (3) arming teachers or other school personnel.
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Timeline
Jul 29, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-4360
Introduced in Senate
Jul 29, 2020
Introduced in House
Jul 29, 2020
Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • July 29, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-4360
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 29, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • July 29, 2020
    Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Ayanna Pressley

Ayanna Pressley

Democratic Representative

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (3)
Barbara Lee (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee, Education and Workforce Committee

Education

Related Bills

  • S 116-4360: Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Child healthChild safety and welfareContracts and agencyCriminal justice information and recordsDisability and paralysisEducational guidanceEducation of the disadvantagedEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary educationEmployee hiringEmployment and training programsFirearms and explosivesHealth personnelLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersMental healthNursingSchool administrationSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsStudent recordsTeaching, teachers, curricula