Warren, Murphy, Pressley, Lawmakers Reintroduce Bicameral Legislation to End Criminalization of Students, Invest in Counselors, Safer Environment for Kids

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"For too long, the presence of police in schools has resulted in our students -- particularly students of color, LGBTQ+ students, and students with disabilities -- being criminalized for normal adolescent behavior. And rather than receiving the resources and support that are proven to help them grow and reach their full potential, these students are unjustly put on a pathway to confinement. The Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools Act would disrupt the school-to-confinement pathway by shifting federal resources away from school police and investing in culturally responsive nurses, mental health professionals, and other trauma-informed staff. I thank our colleagues for their partnership on this bill and urge Congress to swiftly pass this critical legislation."

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