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Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools Act

USA117th CongressS-2125| Senate 
| Updated: 6/17/2021
Christopher Murphy

Christopher Murphy

Democratic Senator

Connecticut

Cosponsors (10)
Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools Act This bill prohibits the use of federal funds for law enforcement officers in schools. It also establishes a grant program to replace 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 law enforcement officers in elementary or secondary schools. Further, it prohibits the use of public safety and community policing grants for law enforcement officers in schools. Additionally, the bill directs the Department of Education to award grants to local educational agencies to (1) replace 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 hire or train specified staff. The bill 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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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4360
Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools Act
Jun 17, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Jun 17, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Nov 1, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-4011
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4360
    Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools Act


  • June 17, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 17, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • November 1, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-4011
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Education

Related Bills

  • HR 117-4011: Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools Act
Academic performance and assessmentsChild 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 healthMinority educationNursingSchool administrationSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsStudent recordsTeaching, teachers, curricula

Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools Act

USA117th CongressS-2125| Senate 
| Updated: 6/17/2021
Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools Act This bill prohibits the use of federal funds for law enforcement officers in schools. It also establishes a grant program to replace 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 law enforcement officers in elementary or secondary schools. Further, it prohibits the use of public safety and community policing grants for law enforcement officers in schools. Additionally, the bill directs the Department of Education to award grants to local educational agencies to (1) replace 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 hire or train specified staff. The bill 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

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4360
Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools Act
Jun 17, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Jun 17, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Nov 1, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-4011
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4360
    Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools Act


  • June 17, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 17, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • November 1, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-4011
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Christopher Murphy

Christopher Murphy

Democratic Senator

Connecticut

Cosponsors (10)
Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Education

Related Bills

  • HR 117-4011: Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Academic performance and assessmentsChild 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 healthMinority educationNursingSchool administrationSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsStudent recordsTeaching, teachers, curricula