,i #aacth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,h4 ,r4 #deji ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,april #bi1 #bjad ,mrs4 ,davis of ,california 7for herself and ,mr4 ,ryan of ,ohio7 introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,education and the ,workforce ,a ,,bill ,to require training for teachers in social and emotional learning programming1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,supporting ,emotional ,learning ,act4 #b4 ,findings ,the ,congress finds as follows3 7#a7 ,a positive1 healthy school community where children thrive and grow1 both intellectually and emotionally1 takes purposeful and thoughtful planning4 ,students who develop personal strengths like grit1 perseverance1 concern for others1 and positive academic mindsets become important contributors to their school and community4 ,schools have a responsibility to nurture the intrapersonal and interpersonal skills students need to navigate social situations and effectively and respectfully communicate with a diverse group of people4 7#b7 ,in the ,united ,states1 we have always placed an emphasis on developing academically rigorous curriculum1 but unfortunately have not been as deliberate about imparting children with important social and emotional life skills4 ,there needs to be a balance and integration between cognitive learning and social emotional learning4 7#c7 ,while not a new concept1 the term social and emotional education has recently become an important focal point for many researchers1 administrators1 and teachers4 ,the term social and emotional learning means the process through which individuals acquire and effectively apply the knowledge1 attitudes1 and skills necessary to understand and manage emotions1 the ability to set and achieve positive goals1 feel and show empathy for others1 establish and maintain positive relationships1 and make responsible decisions4 7#d7 ,research has shown that social and emotional learning effectively boosts student academic success and fosters the very skills that are being utilized in the workforce4 ,social and emotional learning both increases protective factors for helping children learn and thrive as well as reducing risks for problems in both learning and behavior4 ,these teachable skills help children avoid risky behaviors such as aggression and early drug and alcohol use and provide a springboard for being a capable student1 citizen1 and worker4 7#e7 ,continued research is necessary to discover best practices and prepare educators to integrate social-emotional skills into the curriculum and school culture4 ,in addition1 we need to support well-designed theoretical models and implementation supports in social and emotional learning4 ,social and emotional learning should be included as a central component of our education system4 ,federal law needs to include language that prioritizes social and emotional learning for educators4 #c4 ,duties of the ,national ,center for ,education ,research ,section #acc7;a7 of the ,education ,sciences ,reform ,act of #bjjb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iecc7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#aj71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#aa71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#aa7 carry out research initiatives regarding the impact of social and emotional education4 4 #d4 ,research topics of the ,commissioner for ,education ,research ,section #acc7;c77#b7 of the ,education ,sciences ,reform ,act of #bjjb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iecc7;c77#b77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7,l7 ,social and emotional skills and habits4 4 #e4 ,comprehensive centers ,section #bjc7;f77#a77;,a77ii7 of the ,education ,sciences ,reform ,act of #bjjb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ifjb7;f77#a77;,a77ii77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subclause 7,,ii71 by striking and at the end2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,,iv7 imparting social and emotional life learning 7as defined in section #bjj7bd7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajba772 and 4 #f4 ,social and emotional learning 7a7 ,definitions ,section #bjj of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajba7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#ac71 by inserting at the end the following3 1 except that such term includes a requirement that highly qualified teachers have preparation in the understanding1 use1 and development of social and emotional learning programming2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#bd7 ,social and emotional learning 7,a7 ,in general ,the term social and emotional learning means the processes through which students acquire and effectively apply the following set of interrelated competencies3 7i7 ,self-awareness and self-management skills to achieve academic and life success4 7ii7 ,social-awareness and relationship skills to establish and maintain positive relationships4 7iii7 ,responsible decisionmaking skills and behavior in personal1 school1 and community contexts4 7,b7 ,self-awareness ,the term self-awareness means an individual's ability to accurately recognize-- 7i7 the individual's own feelings and thoughts2 and 7ii7 the influence of such feelings and thoughts on the individual's behaviors4 7,c7 ,self-management ,the term self-management means an individual's ability to-- 7i7 regulate the individual's own emotions1 cognitions1 and behaviors effectively in different situations2 and 7ii7 set and work toward personal and academic goals4 7,d7 ,social awareness ,the term social awareness means an individual's ability to-- 7i7 take the perspective of and empathize with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures2 and 7ii7 recognize family1 school1 and community resources and supports4 7,e7 ,relationship skill ,the term relationship skill means an individual's ability to establish and maintain healthy and rewarding relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures through communicating clearly1 listening actively1 cooperating1 negotiating conflict constructively1 and seeking and offering help when needed4 7,f7 ,responsible decisionmaking skills and behavior ,the term responsible decisionmaking skills and behavior means an individual's ability to make constructive and respectful choices about personal behavior and social interactions1 based on consideration of ethical standards1 safety concerns1 the realistic evaluation of consequences that stem from actions1 and the well-being of self and others4 7#be7 ,social and emotional learning programming ,the term social and emotional learning programming refers to instruction1 activities1 and best practice initiatives that-- 7,a7 integrate social and emotional learning with academic achievement2 7,b7 provide systematic instruction whereby social and emotional skills are taught1 modeled1 practiced1 and applied so that students use them as part of their daily behavior2 7,c7 teach students to apply social and emotional skills to prevent specific problem behaviors such as substance use1 violence1 bullying1 and school failure1 and to promote positive behaviors in class1 school1 and community activities2 and 7,d7 establish safe and caring learning environments that foster student participation1 engagement1 and connection to learning and school4 4 7b7 ,teacher quality partnership grants ,section #bjb of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajbb;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking the period at the end of paragraph 7#g77;,d7 and inserting 2 and2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#h7 a description of how the eligible partnership will prepare prospective and new teachers and principals1 if applicable1 to understand1 use1 and develop social and emotional learning programming4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7e77#a77;,c7-- 7,a7 by striking and at the end of clause 7iii72 7,b7 by striking the period at the end of clause 7iv7 and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7v7 preparation in understanding1 using1 and developing social and emotional learning programming4 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7f77#a77;,c7-- 7,a7 by striking and at the end of clause 7ii72 7,b7 by striking the period at the end of clause 7iii7 and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7iv7 preparation in understanding1 using1 and developing social and emotional learning programming4 4 7c7 ,augustus ,hawkins ,centers of ,excellence ,section #bdb7;b77#a77;,b7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcc;a7b77#a77;,b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in clause 7i71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 by striking the period at the end of clause 7ii7 and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7iii7 promoting the understanding1 use1 and development of social and emotional learning programming4 4 7d7 ,teach ,to reach grants ,section #bea7;c77#a77;,b7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcd7;c77#a77;,b77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking and at the end of clause 7iv72 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7vi7 understanding1 using1 and developing social and emotional learning programming2 and 4