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Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools Act

USA118th CongressHR-6202| House 
| Updated: 11/2/2023
Ayanna Pressley

Ayanna Pressley

Democratic Representative

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (28)
Becca Balint (Democratic)Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Greg Casar (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Democratic)Sydney Kamlager-Dove (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Summer L. Lee (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Jamaal Bowman (Democratic)Cori Bush (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 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 Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) 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, maintain, or train specified staff. The bill prohibits the use of grant funds for (1) establishing or enforcing punitive 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

HR 116-7848
Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-4011
Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools Act
Nov 2, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-3214
Introduced in Senate
Nov 2, 2023
Introduced in House
Nov 2, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-7848
    Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-4011
    Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools Act


  • November 2, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-3214
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 2, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • November 2, 2023
    Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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.

Education

Related Bills

  • S 118-3214: Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools Act

Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools Act

USA118th CongressHR-6202| House 
| Updated: 11/2/2023
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 Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) 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, maintain, or train specified staff. The bill prohibits the use of grant funds for (1) establishing or enforcing punitive 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

HR 116-7848
Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-4011
Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools Act
Nov 2, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-3214
Introduced in Senate
Nov 2, 2023
Introduced in House
Nov 2, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-7848
    Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-4011
    Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools Act


  • November 2, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-3214
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 2, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • November 2, 2023
    Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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 (28)
Becca Balint (Democratic)Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Greg Casar (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Democratic)Sydney Kamlager-Dove (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Summer L. Lee (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Jamaal Bowman (Democratic)Cori Bush (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee, Education and Workforce Committee

Education

Related Bills

  • S 118-3214: Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted