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Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools Act

4/23/2025, 1:32 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2739

The Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools Act, introduced in the 119th Congress on April 8, 2025, aims to address the issue of school discipline by advocating for counseling as opposed to punitive measures. The bill likely prohibits the criminalization of student behavior in schools and promotes the provision of counseling services to support students' mental health and well-being. Additional details and specific directives may be outlined in the bill's text, which can be accessed through the provided links to the official PDF version.

Current Status of Bill HR 2739

Bill HR 2739 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 8, 2025. Bill HR 2739 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 8, 2025.  Bill HR 2739's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Education and 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 April 8, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2739

Total Number of Sponsors
5
Democrat Sponsors
5
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
10
Democrat Cosponsors
10
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2739

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2739

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.
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.

Comments

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Koen Bullock

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7 months ago

Not a fan of it. Students will be affected.