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Trauma-Informed Schools Act of 2022

USA117th CongressHR-8494| House 
| Updated: 7/26/2022
Katherine M. Clark

Katherine M. Clark

Democratic Representative

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (5)
David J. Trone (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4146
Trauma-Informed Schools Act of 2019
Jul 26, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-4614
Introduced in Senate
Jul 26, 2022
Introduced in House
Jul 26, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4146
    Trauma-Informed Schools Act of 2019


  • July 26, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-4614
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 26, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • July 26, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Education

Related Bills

  • S 117-4614: Trauma-Informed Schools Act of 2022

Trauma-Informed Schools Act of 2022

USA117th CongressHR-8494| House 
| Updated: 7/26/2022
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 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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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4146
Trauma-Informed Schools Act of 2019
Jul 26, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-4614
Introduced in Senate
Jul 26, 2022
Introduced in House
Jul 26, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4146
    Trauma-Informed Schools Act of 2019


  • July 26, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-4614
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 26, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • July 26, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Katherine M. Clark

Katherine M. Clark

Democratic Representative

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (5)
David J. Trone (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)

Education and Workforce Committee

Education

Related Bills

  • S 117-4614: Trauma-Informed Schools Act of 2022
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted