Federal funding criteria for trauma-informed practices and supportive school environments.
This Act aims to integrate trauma-informed practices into schools, ensuring that staff are better equipped to support students who have experienced adverse events. These changes will affect students' daily lives by fostering safer and more supportive learning environments, replacing harsh punishments with restorative methods. Schools must incorporate these practices into their plans to qualify for federal funding, ultimately improving children's well-being and academic outcomes.
Key points
Establishes a federal definition of 'trauma-informed practices,' requiring schools to recognize how adverse experiences impact student learning and behavior.
Mandates changes to disciplinary procedures: schools must avoid harsh, punitive, or exclusionary practices, instead using holistic assessments and positive behavioral interventions to address underlying causes, including trauma.
Requires mandatory training for all teachers, school leaders, and staff on trauma-informed practices to promote a school-wide culture of acceptance and safety.
Amends federal funding requirements, obligating state and local educational agencies to detail how they will increase the prevalence of trauma-informed practices.
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