What does INTERAGENCY ADVISORY COMMISSION ON ADVANCING RESTORATIVE of Commission on Advancing Restorative Justice in Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 2026 do?

This section establishes the Interagency Advisory Commission on Advancing Restorative Justice in Elementary and Secondary Education. The Commission's duties include creating guidelines for tracking restorative justice practices, developing definitions for related terms, and developing training materials for school personnel. The Commission is tasked with increasing school personnel's ability to provide culturally competent mental health support and counseling services. The Commission will develop and recommend school psychologist-to-student and counselor-to-student ratios to ensure lower caseloads and accessible mental health support. The Commission will consist of up to 13 members appointed by the Secretary, in collaboration with the Secretary of Health and Human Services. The Commission must submit annual reports to the Secretary, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, and relevant congressional committees. The Commission will terminate 90 days after submitting its final report.

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

Q: What does Preamble of Commission on Advancing Restorative Justice in Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 2026 do?

This bill aims to authorize the Secretary of Education, in collaboration with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, to establish an interagency advisory Commission. The Commission will focus on advancing restorative justice in elementary and secondary education. The bill includes 'other purposes' beyond the establishment of the Commission, though these are not detailed in this section.

Q: What does SHORT TITLE. of Commission on Advancing Restorative Justice in Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Commission on Advancing Restorative Justice in Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 2026

Q: What does FINDINGS; PURPOSE. of Commission on Advancing Restorative Justice in Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 2026 do?

This section outlines findings regarding racial and gender biases impacting students of color in school discipline. It identifies biases in school codes of conduct, discipline policies, dress code policies, and educator preparation as contributing factors. The section states that culturally competent professional development can help school personnel respond more effectively to student behavior and reduce disciplinary disparities. The purpose of the Act is to support the mental and behavioral health of students of color. It aims to increase capacity for accessible, culturally competent mental health support and counseling services. The Act intends to provide recommendations for school psychologist and counselor-to-student ratios. It also seeks to codify restorative practices to create equitable learning environments and build academic engagement.

Last updated: 4/16/2026 · Introduced: 4/16/2026

Author: Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ)

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This bill establishes an interagency advisory commission to develop guidelines, definitions, and training materials related to restorative justice practices in elementary and secondary education.
The commission will recommend optimal ratios of school psychologists and counselors to students to improve access to mental health support.
The Act aims to address racial and gender biases in school discipline and increase capacity for culturally competent mental health services for students of color.

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