House bill proposes federal commission to study restorative justice in K-12 schools
April 16, 2026
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Where This Stands
Currently in_committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
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View official text →The Frame
This bill initiates a formal federal review process that could eventually influence national guidelines or funding priorities for school disciplinary policies and student support services.
Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.
Elementary and secondary schools
These institutions would be the primary subjects of the commission's study and potential future policy recommendations.
House Committee on Education and Workforce
This committee is responsible for the initial legislative review and potential advancement of the bill.
Current stage: in_committee.
Floor Vote.
Summary
Key Facts
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Why It Matters
This bill initiates a formal federal review process that could eventually influence national guidelines or funding priorities for school disciplinary policies and student support services.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is restorative justice in schools?
What will this commission do?
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Discoveries
Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.
Focus on non-punitive discipline
The introduction of this bill signals a legislative interest in exploring alternatives to traditional punitive school discipline at the federal level.
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