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Commission on Advancing Restorative Justice in Elementary and Secondary Education Act

This bill creates a national commission to promote restorative justice practices in elementary and secondary schools. It aims to improve mental health support and reduce disciplinary disparities for students of color.
Key points
Creation of an advisory commission to define and promote restorative justice in schools.
Development of training for school staff to reduce racial and gender bias in discipline.
Recommendations for better student-to-counselor and student-to-psychologist ratios.
New guidelines for schools to track and report mediation and restorative practices.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Commission on Advancing Restorative Justice in Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 2026
Print number: HR 8360
Sponsor: Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12]
Process start date: 2026-04-16