Skip to main content
HR 8494 117th Congress House Education

Trauma-Informed Schools Act of 2022

Introduced: July 26, 2022 Introduced by: Clark, Katherine M. Democratic · Massachusetts See on congress.gov
Sign in to write a letter Sign in to watch
This bill died when the 117th Congress ended
It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 26, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Jul 26, 2022
Introduced in House
 Ask about this bill AI · grounded in the bill text

Have a question about what this bill does? Ask in plain English; the answer is drawn from the bill's actual text and official record, and it'll tell you when something isn't in the text rather than guess.

AI answers can be imperfect; always confirm against the full bill text.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Trauma-Informed Schools Act of 2022

This bill provides for the use of trauma-informed practices in public elementary and secondary schools and allows states to use certain federal funds to train teachers and other staff in such practices.

The bill defines trauma-informed practices to include

  • evidence-based professional development that promotes a shared understanding among teachers and other staff that adverse and potentially traumatic experiences are common among students and that school-wide learning environments where all students and adults feel safe, welcomed, and supported can enable students to succeed despite such experiences;
  • adoption of disciplinary procedures and practices that utilize evidence-based restorative practices that build a culture of trust; and
  • activities that engage teachers, other staff, and families in a process of school-based planning to help all students feel safe and connected to the school community.
What's happening now July 26, 2022

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • S 4614 Related bill Trauma-Informed Schools Act of 2022
 Bill text 1 version

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 5
All 5 Democratic 3 Republican 1
D
Lieu, Ted
California · Nov 29, 2022
 D
Harder, Josh
California · Sep 21, 2022
Trone, David
· Jul 28, 2022
 R
Fitzpatrick, Brian K.
Pennsylvania · Jul 26, 2022
 D
Quigley, Mike
Illinois · Jul 26, 2022
Cite this page click to expand
APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 8494: Trauma-Informed Schools Act of 2022. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-8494/
MLA
"H.R. 8494: Trauma-Informed Schools Act of 2022." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-8494/.
Bluebook (legal)
H.R. 8494, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-8494/.
Markdown link
[H.R. 8494: Trauma-Informed Schools Act of 2022](https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-8494/)
Report a problem