Bill > HR2738

This bill, called the "Ending PUSHOUT Act of 2025," aims to reduce exclusionary discipline practices in schools that disproportionately impact students of color, particularly girls of color. The bill seeks to strengthen data collection on school disciplinary actions, eliminate discriminatory discipline practices, and prevent students from being pushed out of school due to unfair policies. Key provisions include establishing a comprehensive annual data collection process that tracks suspensions, expulsions, and law enforcement referrals, disaggregated by various student characteristics like race, disability status, and sexual orientation. The bill would create "Healing School Climate Grants" to help schools develop alternative disciplinary approaches, prohibit certain punitive practices like out-of-school suspensions for young children or non-violent infractions, and mandate training for school officials on culturally responsive and trauma-informed practices. Additionally, the bill establishes a joint task force between the Departments of Education and Health and Human Services to study discipline disparities and develop recommendations for reducing discriminatory school discipline. The bill authorizes $500 million annually for grant programs and data collection efforts, with a focus on creating more supportive and equitable school environments that keep students in learning settings and address underlying behavioral and emotional needs.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2738/all-info