This bill establishes an Interagency Advisory Commission on Advancing Restorative Justice in Elementary and Secondary Education to address racial and gender disparities in school discipline. The commission, created by the Secretaries of Education and Health and Human Services within 90 days of the bill's enactment, will develop guidelines for tracking restorative practices, create definitions of restorative justice, produce training materials for school staff focused on reducing bias and enhancing cultural competency, and recommend counselor-to-student and school psychologist-to-student ratios for schools. The commission will consist of up to 13 members drawn from various federal agencies, advocacy organizations, scholars, and students and families of color, with members serving without pay except for travel expenses. The commission will submit annual reports to Congress for five years documenting progress on reducing disproportionate discipline of students of color and increasing culturally competent mental health services, then terminate 90 days after submitting its final report. The bill does not specify direct funding amounts but authorizes the Secretary of Education to appoint necessary staff to support the commission's work.
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