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HR 8360·Federal·house

Commission on Advancing Restorative Justice in Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 2026

In CommitteeFiled Apr 16, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12] (D)
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Apr 16, 2026

Summary

The bill orders the Education Secretary, together with the Health and Human Services Secretary, to form an advisory commission that will develop guidelines, definitions, training and staffing recommendations for restorative‑justice practices and mental‑health services in elementary and secondary schools. It aims to reduce disciplinary disparities that affect students of color and to improve access to culturally competent counseling. The commission must submit annual progress reports to Congress for four years.

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