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S. 4614 117th Congress Senate

Trauma-Informed Schools Act of 2022

Official title: A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to provide criteria for use of Federal funds to support trauma-informed practices in schools, and for other purposes.

Introduced: July 26, 2022 Introduced by: Tina Smith Democratic · Minnesota See on congress.gov
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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.
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Jul 26, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Jul 26, 2022
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 Latest action July 26, 2022

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

 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.
 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 8494 Trauma-Informed Schools Act of 2022
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 4614: Trauma-Informed Schools Act of 2022. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-4614/
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"S. 4614: Trauma-Informed Schools Act of 2022." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-4614/.
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S. 4614, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-4614/.
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