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

This bill would require the Secretary of Education, working with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, to set up an advisory commission on restorative justice in elementary and secondary schools within 90 days. The commission would define "restorative justice" and "restorative practices," create guidelines for schools to track which student groups take part in mediation and restorative practices, and develop training materials for school staff. It would also recommend school psychologist-to-student and counselor-to-student ratios to schools that receive certain federal funds. The commission would have up to 13 unpaid members, submit yearly reports to Congress for five years, and end 90 days after its final report.

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Sponsors

• Bonnie Watson Coleman Democrat sponsor
• 7 cosponsors