This bill establishes a temporary federal commission to advance restorative justice practices in elementary and secondary schools, with a focus on reducing racial and gender disparities in school discipline. The commission, led jointly by the Secretaries of Education and Health and Human Services, will consist of up to 13 members including government officials, experts, advocacy organizations, and students of color, and will be tasked with creating guidelines for tracking restorative practices, developing training materials for school staff on culturally competent discipline approaches, and recommending optimal ratios of school psychologists and counselors to students. The commission must hold its first meeting within 60 days of being established and meet at least seven times thereafter, with members serving without pay except for travel expenses. The commission will submit annual reports for five years documenting its progress and recommendations, then dissolve 90 days after submitting its final report, with no specific funding amount allocated in the legislation itself.
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