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MS HB770
MS HB770"Trauma-Informed Discipline Practices Act; enact to establish procedures to assess and mediate effects of traumatic events in schools.
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Introduced
02/10/2020
02/10/2020
In Committee
05/12/2020
05/12/2020
Crossed Over
03/12/2020
03/12/2020
Passed
Dead
06/09/2020
06/09/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Create The "trauma-informed Schools Act"; To Prevent And Reduce Trauma-related After Effects Through The Development And Implementation Of Approaches To Student Learning That Recognize The Signs And Symptoms Of Trauma And Integrates Research-based Knowledge Into Education-based Policies, Learning, Procedures And Practices In Public And Private Schools; To Provide Definitions; To Prescribe The Minimum Standards Of Training; To Require Each Local School Board Or Appropriate Governing Board Of Each Public School, Charter School And Nonpublic School Accredited By The State Department Of Education To Submit A State Plan And To Provide Reporting Requirements In Accordance With The Rules And Regulations Promulgated By The State Board Of Education; To Create The Mississippi School Safety And Security Committee To Develop Recommendations For Schools Relating To Mental Health Services And Trauma-informed Schools; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the "Trauma-Informed Schools Act," aims to establish procedures to assess and mediate the effects of traumatic events in schools. It requires the State Board of Education to set minimum standards for trauma-informed education training for all public, charter, and accredited nonpublic schools serving students from kindergarten through grade 12. The bill also mandates that local school boards and governing boards submit annual plans detailing their implementation of trauma-informed policies and procedures, including reporting on training participation. Additionally, the bill creates the Mississippi School Safety and Security Committee to develop recommendations for schools on mental health services and trauma-informed practices.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (11)
William Brown (D)*,
Billy Adam Calvert (R)*,
Bryant W. Clark (D)*,
Angela Cockerham (I)*,
Samuel Creekmore IV (R)*,
Jon Lancaster (R)*,
Dana McLean (R)*,
Carl Mickens (D)*,
Orlando Paden (D)*,
Rob Roberson (R)*,
Troy Smith (R)*,
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 06/09/2020)
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