Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools Act

House Bill 6202 - Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of House Bill 6202 Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Education. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/15/2023, 4:03 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 6202

Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools Act

This bill prohibits the use of federal funds for law enforcement officers in schools. It also establishes a grant program to replace law enforcement officers in schools with personnel and services that support mental health and trauma-informed services.

Specifically, the bill prohibits the use of federal funds to hire, maintain, or train law enforcement officers in elementary or secondary schools. Further, it prohibits the use of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) grants for law enforcement officers in schools.

Additionally, the bill directs the Department of Education to award grants to local educational agencies to (1) replace law enforcement officers in elementary and secondary schools with personnel and services that support mental health and trauma-informed services, and (2) reform school safety and disciplinary policies to reflect evidence-based practices that do not rely on the criminal justice system.

A recipient must use grants funds to hire, maintain, or train specified staff. The bill prohibits the use of grant funds for (1) establishing or enforcing punitive school discipline policies, (2) purchasing or installing surveillance equipment (e.g., metal detectors), or (3) arming teachers or other school personnel.

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Current Status of Bill HR 6202

Bill HR 6202 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 2, 2023. Bill HR 6202 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on November 2, 2023. Bill HR 6202's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of November 2, 2023

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6202

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Education

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6202

Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools Act

To divert Federal funding away from supporting the presence of police in schools and toward evidence-based and trauma informed services that address the needs of marginalized students and improve academic outcomes, and for other purposes.