,,ii #aaith ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 #acch ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,april #h1 #bjbe,mr4 ,booker introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions ,a ,,bill ,to reduce exclusionary discipline practices in schools1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,ending ,punitive1 ,unfair1 ,school-based ,harm that is ,overt and ,unresponsive to ,trauma ,act of #bjbe or the ,ending ,,pushout ,act of #bjbe4 #b4 ,purpose ,it is the purpose of this ,act to-- 7#a7 strengthen data collection related to exclusionary discipline practices in schools and the discriminatory application of such practices1 which disproportionately pushes students of color1 particularly girls of color1 out of school2 7#b7 eliminate the discriminatory use and overuse of exclusionary discipline practices based on actual or perceived race1 ethnicity1 color1 national origin1 sex 7including sexual orientation1 gender identity1 pregnancy1 childbirth1 a medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth1 parenting status1 or other stereotype related to sex71 or disability2 7#c7 eliminate all unnecessary loss of instructional time due to unsound or excessive use of formal and informal disciplinary removal from instructional settings2 and 7#d7 prevent the criminalization and pushout of students from school1 especially ,black and ,brown girls1 as a result of educational barriers that include discrimination1 adultification1 punitive discipline policies and practices1 and a failure to recognize and support students with mental health needs or experiencing trauma4 #c4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,act of insubordination ,the term act of insubordination means an act that disrupts a school activity or instance when a student willfully defies the valid authority of a school official4 7#b7 ,appearance or grooming policy ,the term appearance or grooming policy means any practice1 policy1 or portion of a student conduct code that governs or restricts the appearance of students1 including policies that-- 7,a7 restrict or prescribe clothing that a student may wear 7including hijabs1 headwraps1 or bandanas72 7,b7 restrict specific hair styles 7such as braids1 locs1 twists1 ,bantu knots1 cornrows1 extensions1 or afros72 or 7,c7 restrict whether or how a student may apply make-up1 nail polish1 or other cosmetics4 7#c7 ,chemical restraint ,the term chemical restraint means a drug or medication used on a student to control behavior or restrict freedom of movement that is not-- 7,a7 prescribed by a licensed physician1 or other qualified health professional acting under the scope of the professional's authority under ,state law1 for the standard treatment of a student's medical or psychiatric condition2 and 7,b7 administered as prescribed by a licensed physician or other qualified health professional acting under the scope of the authority of a health professional under ,state law4 7#d7 ,corporal punishment ,the term corporal punishment means1 with respect to a student1 a deliberate act which causes the student to feel physical pain for the purpose of discipline1 including an act of physical force1 such as striking1 spanking1 or paddling1 inflicted on a student's body1 requiring a student to assume a painful physical position1 or the use of chemical sprays1 electroshock weapons1 or stun guns on a student's body4 7#e7 ,culturally sustaining ,the term culturally sustaining describes educational practices that encourage students to bring their cultural and linguistic assets and life experiences to a school community4 ,culturally sustaining practices incorporate those assets and experiences into coursework and the social fabric of a school4 7#f7 ,direct supervision ,the term direct supervision means a student is physically in the same location as a school official and such student is under the care of the school official or school4 7#g7 ,disability ,the term disability means a mental or physical disability that meets the conditions set forth in clauses 7i7 and 7ii7 of section #fjb7c77;,a7 of the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adja7c77;,a77i7 and 7ii77 or in section #ejd of the ,rehabilitation ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gid74 7#h7 ,disciplinary alternative school ,the term disciplinary alternative school means a short- or long-term educational setting to which a student is sent for disciplinary or behavioral reasons for a specified amount of time before being allowed to return to their regular school setting4 7#i7 ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act terms ,the terms elementary school1 ,english learner1 local educational agency1 secondary school1 and ,state educational agency has the meanings given such terms in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja74 7#aj7 ,exclusionary discipline ,the term exclusionary discipline describes school policies and practices1 whether formal or informal action of school officials or by law enforcement1 used to discipline students by removing them from their regular learning environment4 7#aa7 ,gender identity ,the term gender identity means the gender-related identity1 appearance1 mannerisms1 or other gender-related characteristics of an individual regardless of the designated sex at birth of the individual4 7#ab7 ,informal removal ,the term informal removal means an administrative removal of a student from the learning environment for part or all of the school day1 or an indefinite period of time1 without documenting the removal as a suspension or expulsion or engaging in formalized disciplinary processes4 7#ac7 ,indian ,tribe ,the term ,indian ,tribe has the meaning given the term in section #d7;e7 of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd7;e774 7#ad7 ,in-school suspension ,the term in-school suspension means an instance in which a student is temporarily removed from a regular classroom for at least half a day but remains under the direct supervision of a school official4 7#ae7 ,mechanical restraint ,the term mechanical restraint has the meaning given the term in section #eie7;d77#a7 of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bij;jj7d77#a771 except that the meaning shall be applied by substituting student for resident4 7#af7 ,multi-tiered system of supports ,the term multi-tiered system of supports means a comprehensive continuum of evidence-based1 systemic practices to support a rapid response to the needs of students1 with regular observation to facilitate data-based instructional decision making4 7#ag7 ,out-of-school suspension ,the term out-of-school suspension means an instance in which a student is excluded from their school for disciplinary reasons by temporarily being removed from regular classes to another setting1 including a home1 virtual school placement1 alternative school placement1 disciplinary alternative school1 or behavior center1 regardless of whether such disciplinary removal is deemed as a suspension by school officials4 7#ah7 ,physical escort ,the term physical escort has the meaning given the term in section #eie7;d77#b7 of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bij;jj7d77#b771 except that the meaning shall be applied by substituting student for resident4 7#ai7 ,physical restraint ,the term physical restraint means a personal restriction that immobilizes or reduces the ability of an individual to move the individual's arms1 legs1 torso1 or head freely1 except that such term does not include a physical escort1 mechanical restraint1 or chemical restraint4 7#bj7 ,positive behavioral interventions and supports ,the term positive behavioral interventions and supports means a schoolwide1 systematic approach that embeds evidence-based practices and data-driven decision-making to improve school climate and culture in order to achieve improved academic and social outcomes and increase learning for all students 7including students with the most complex and intensive behavioral needs7 and encompasses a range of systemic and individualized positive strategies to teach and reinforce school-expected behaviors1 while discouraging and diminishing undesirable behaviors4 7#ba7 ,pushout ,the term pushout means an instance when a student leaves elementary1 middle or secondary school1 including a forced transfer to another school1 prior to graduating secondary school due to overuse of exclusionary discipline practices1 failure to address trauma or other mental health needs1 discrimination1 or other educational barriers that do not support or promote the success of a student4 7#bb7 ,school-based law enforcement officer ,the term school-based law enforcement officer means an individual who-- 7,a7 is-- 7i7 assigned by a law enforcement agency to a secondary or elementary school or local educational agency2 7ii7 contracting with a secondary or elementary school or local educational agency2 or 7iii7 employed by a secondary or elementary school or local educational agency2 7,b7 has the legal power to detain1 arrest1 issue a citation1 perform a custodial investigation1 or refer a person to a criminal or juvenile court2 7,c7 meets the definition of a law enforcement personnel under ,state law2 or 7,d7 may be referred to as a school resource officer1 a sworn law enforcement officer1 or a school police officer4 7#bc7 ,school official ,the term school official means an educator1 school principal1 administrator1 or other personnel1 not considered school-based law enforcement1 engaged in the performance of duties with respect to a school4 7#bd7 ,seclusion ,the term seclusion means the involuntary confinement of a student alone in a room or area where the student is physically prevented from leaving1 and does not include a time out4 7#be7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,education4 7#bf7 ,serious bodily injury ,the term serious bodily injury has the meaning given that term in section #acfe7;h77#c7 of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#bg7 ,sexual orientation ,the term sexual orientation means how a person identifies in terms of their emotional1 romantic1 or sexual attraction1 and includes identification as straight1 heterosexual1 gay1 lesbian1 or bisexual1 among other terms4 7#bh7 ,special education school ,the term special education school means a school that focuses primarily on serving the needs of students who qualify as a child with a disability as that term is defined under section #fjb7c77;,a77i7 of the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adja7c77;,a77i77 or are subject to section #ejd of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gid74 7#bi7 ,threat assessment ,the term threat assessment means actions consisting of referrals or meetings initiated by a member of school staff1 administrator1 school counselor1 or educator that include law enforcement officers to assess whether a student constitutes a threat or risk to self or others4 7#cj7 ,time out ,the term time out has the meaning given the term in section #eie7;d77#e7 of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bij;jj7d77#e771 except that the meaning shall be applied by substituting 8student0 for 8resident04 7#ca7 ,trauma-informed services ,the term trauma-informed services means a service delivery approach that-- 7,a7 recognizes and responds to the impacts of trauma with evidence-based supports and intervention2 7,b7 emphasizes physical1 psychological1 and emotional safety for both providers of services and survivors of trauma2 and 7,c7 creates opportunities for survivors of trauma to rebuild a sense of healing and empowerment4 7#cb7 ,zero-tolerance policy ,the term zero-tolerance policy is a school discipline policy that results in an automatic disciplinary consequence1 including out-of-school suspension1 expulsion1 and involuntary school transfer4 #d4 ,strengthening civil rights data collection with respect to exclusionary discipline in schools 7a7 ,in general ,the ,assistant ,secretary for ,civil ,rights shall annually carry out data collection1 while maintaining appropriate safety and privacy standards1 authorized under section #bjc7;c77#a7 of the ,department of ,education ,organization ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #cdac7;c77#a771 which shall include data with respect to students enrolled in a public preschool1 elementary1 or secondary school 7including traditional public1 charter1 virtual1 special education school1 and alternative schools or placements7 who received the following disciplinary actions during the preceding school year3 7#a7 ,suspension 7including the classification of the suspension as in-school suspension or out-of-school suspension71 which shall include data with respect to-- 7,a7 the number of students who were suspended1 disaggregated and cross-tabulated by type of suspension and by-- 7i7 enrollment in a preschool or in an elementary school and secondary school by grade level2 7ii7 race2 7iii7 ethnicity2 7iv7 sex 7including1 to the extent possible1 sexual orientation and gender identity72 7v7 low-income status2 7vi7 disability status 7including students eligible for disability under the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adja et seq47 or section #ejd of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #aj #gid772 7vii7 ,english learner status2 7viii7 foster care status2 7ix7 housing status1 to the extent possible2 7x7 ,tribal citizenship or descent1 in the first or second degree1 of an ,indian ,tribe1 to the extent possible2 and 7xi7 pregnant and parenting student status1 to the extent possible2 7,b7 the number and length of suspensions2 7,c7 the reason for each such suspension1 including-- 7i7 a violation of a zero-tolerance policy and whether such violation was due to a violent or nonviolent offense2 7ii7 a violation of an appearance policy1 dress code1 or grooming policy2 7iii7 an act of insubordination2 7iv7 willful defiance2 and 7v7 a violation of a school code of conduct2 and 7,d7 the number of days of lost instruction due to each out-of-school and in-school suspension4 7#b7 ,expulsion1 including agreements to withdraw a child from school in lieu of an expulsion process1 which shall include data with respect to-- 7,a7 the number of students who were expelled1 disaggregated and cross-tabulated as outlined under clauses 7i7 through 7xi7 of subsection 7a77#a77;,a72 and 7,b7 the reason for each such expulsion1 including-- 7i7 a violation of a zero-tolerance policy and whether such violation was due to a violent or nonviolent offense2 7ii7 a violation of an appearance policy1 dress code1 or grooming policy2 7iii7 an act of insubordination1 willful defiance1 or violation of a school code of conduct2 7iv7 the use of profane or vulgar language2 7v7 an act of insubordination2 and 7vi7 a violation of a school code of conduct4 7#c7 ,the number of students subject to an out-of-school transfer to a different school1 including alternative education placements or a virtual school1 disaggregated and cross-tabulated as outlined under clauses 7i7 through 7xi7 of subsection 7a77#a77;,a71 and the primary reason for each such transfer4 7#d7 ,the number of students subject to a referral to law enforcement or threat assessment process1 disaggregated and cross-tabulated as outlined under clauses 7i7 through 7xi7 of subsection 7a77#a77;,a71 including the primary reason for each such referral1 and whether such referral resulted in an arrest4 7#e7 ,the number of students arrested at school1 including at school-sponsored activities1 disaggregated and cross-tabulated as outlined under clauses 7i7 through 7xi7 of subsection 7a77#a77;,a71 and the primary reason for such arrest4 7#f7 ,the number of students subject to a referral to or placement in a residential facility1 including for temporary or short-term holds 7such as #dh-;hour or #gb-;hour holds7 disaggregated and cross-tabulated as outlined under clauses 7i7 through 7xi7 of subsection 7a77#a77;,a74 7#g7 ,the number of students subject to placement in juvenile or criminal legal confinement or other institutionalized settings1 including diversion to arrest programs and mental and psychiatric programs1 disaggregated and cross-tabulated as outlined under clauses 7i7 through 7xi7 of subsection 7a77#a77;,a74 7b7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter1 the ,assistant ,secretary for ,civil ,rights shall submit to ,congress a report on the data collected under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,requirements ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 identify1 with respect to the data collected under subsection 7a71 schools1 local educational agencies1 and ,states that demonstrate a pattern of the overuse and discriminatory use of exclusionary disciplinary practices2 7,b7 be disaggregated and cross tabulated1 except that such disaggregation shall not be required in the case of a ,state1 local educational agency1 or a school in which the number of students in a subgroup is insufficient to yield statistically reliable information or the results would reveal personally identifiable information about an individual student1 by-- 7i7 enrollment in a preschool or in an elementary school and secondary school by grade level2 7ii7 race2 7iii7 ethnicity2 7iv7 sex 7including1 to the extent possible1 sexual orientation and gender identity72 7v7 low-income status2 7vi7 disability status 7including students eligible for disability under the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adja et seq47 or section #ejd of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gid772 7vii7 ,english learner status2 7viii7 foster care status2 7ix7 housing status1 to the extent possible2 7x7 ,tribal citizenship or descent1 in the first or second degree1 of an ,indian ,tribe2 and 7xi7 pregnant and parenting student status1 to the extent possible2 7,c7 be publicly accessible in multiple languages1 accessibility formats1 and provided in a language that parents1 families1 and community members can understand2 and 7,d7 be presented in a manner that protects the privacy of individuals consistent with the requirements of section #ddd of the ,general ,education ,provisions ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #abcb;g71 commonly known as the ,family ,educational ,rights and ,privacy ,act of #aigd4 #e4 ,grants to reduce exclusionary school discipline practices 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall award grants 7which shall be known as the ,healing ,school ,climate ,grants71 on a competitive basis1 to eligible entities for the purpose of reducing the overuse and discriminatory use of exclusionary discipline practices and policies in schools4 7b7 ,eligible entities ,in this section1 the term eligible entity means-- 7#a7 one or more local educational agencies 7who may be partnered with a ,state educational agency71 including a public charter school that is a local educational agency under ,state law or local educational agency operated by the ,bureau of ,indian ,education2 or 7#b7 a nonprofit organization 7defined as an organization described in section #eja7;c77#c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code1 which is exempt from taxation under section #eja7;a7 of such ,code7 with a track record of success in improving school climates and supporting students4 7c7 ,application ,an eligible entity seeking a grant under this section shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require1 including an assurance that the eligible entity shall prioritize schools with high rates of disparities in exclusionary discipline1 such as suspensions1 expulsions1 law enforcement referrals1 and school-based arrests1 for students of color1 students with disabilities1 ,,lgbtqi students1 ,english language learners1 students experiencing homelessness1 students involved in the foster care system1 and students living at the intersections of these identities1 and historical patterns of disparities in exclusionary school discipline4 ,the ,secretary shall make applications publicly accessible in an appropriate digital format4 7d7 ,program requirement ,an eligible entity that receives a grant under subsection 7a7 shall prohibit the use of-- 7#a7 out-of-school suspension or expulsion for any student in preschool through grade #e for incidents that do not involve serious physical injury2 7#b7 out-of-school suspension or expulsion for any student in preschool through grade #ab for insubordination1 willful defiance1 vulgarity1 truancy1 tardiness1 chronic absenteeism1 or as a result of a violation of a grooming or appearance policy2 7#c7 corporal punishment2 7#d7 seclusion2 7#e7 a mechanical or chemical restraint on a student2 or 7#f7 a physical restraint or physical escort that is life threatening1 that restricts breathing1 or that restricts blood flow to the brain1 including prone and supine restraint1 on a student1 except when each of the following requirements are met3 7,a7 ,the student's behavior poses an imminent danger of serious physical injury to the student1 program personnel1 or another individual4 7,b7 ,before using physical restraint1 less restrictive interventions would be ineffective in stopping such imminent danger of serious physical injury4 7,c7 ,such physical restraint is imposed by-- 7i7 program personnel trained and certified by a ,state-approved crisis intervention training program2 or 7ii7 program personnel not trained and certified as described in clause 7i71 in the case of a rare and clearly unavoidable emergency circumstance when program personnel certified as described in clause 7i7 is not immediately available due to the unforeseeable nature of the emergency circumstance4 7,d7 ,such physical restraint ends immediately upon the cessation of the imminent danger of serious physical injury to the student1 any program personnel1 or another individual4 7,e7 ,the physical restraint does not interfere with the student's ability to communicate in the student's primary language or primary mode of communication4 7,f7 ,during the physical restraint1 the least amount of force necessary is used to protect the student or others from the threatened injury4 7,g7 ,the physical restraint does not affect or interfere with1 with respect to a student1 a disability1 health care needs1 or a medical or psychiatric condition documented in a-- 7i7 health care directive or medical management plan2 7ii7 a behavior intervention plan2 7iii7 an individualized education program or an individualized family service plan 7as defined in section #fjb of the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adja772 or 7iv7 another relevant record made available to the ,state or eligible entity involved4 7e7 ,use of funds 7#a7 ,required uses ,an eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall use funds to-- 7,a7 evaluate the current discipline policies of schools under the eligible entity and1 in partnership with students 7including girls of color71 the family members of students1 and the local community of such school1 develop discipline policies for such schools to ensure that such policies are not exclusionary or discriminately applied toward students2 7,b7 provide training and professional development for school officials to avoid or address the overuse and discriminatory disproportionate use of exclusionary discipline practices in schools and to create awareness of implicit and explicit bias and use culturally sustaining practices1 including training in-- 7i7 identifying and providing support to students who may have experienced or are at risk of experiencing trauma or have other mental health needs2 7ii7 administering and responding to assessments on adverse childhood experiences2 7iii7 providing student-centered1 trauma-informed services and positive behavior management interventions that create safe and supportive school climates2 7iv7 using restorative practices2 7v7 using culturally and linguistically responsive intervention strategies2 7vi7 developing social and emotional learning competencies2 and 7vii7 increasing student engagement and improving dialogue between students and educators2 7,c7 implement and evaluate evidence-based alternatives to suspension or expulsion1 including-- 7i7 multi-tier systems of support1 such as positive behavioral interventions and supports2 7ii7 social1 emotional1 and academic learning strategies designed to engage students and avoid escalating conflicts2 and 7iii7 other data-driven approaches to improving school environments2 7,d7 improve behavioral and academic outcomes for students by creating a safe and supportive learning environment and school climate1 which may include-- 7i7 restorative practices with respect to improving relationships among students1 school officials1 and members of the local community1 which may include partnering with local mental health agencies or nonprofit organizations2 7ii7 access to mentors and peer-based support programs2 7iii7 extracurricular programs1 including sports and art programs2 7iv7 social and emotional learning strategies designed to engage students and avoid escalating conflicts2 7v7 access to counseling1 mental health programs1 and trauma-informed services1 including suicide prevention programs2 and 7vi7 access to culturally responsive curricula that affirms the history and contributions of traditionally marginalized people and communities2 7,e7 hire social workers1 school counselors1 trauma-informed care personnel1 and other mental health personnel who shall not serve as proxies for school-based law enforcement officers2 and 7,f7 support the development1 delivery1 and analysis of school climate surveys4 7#b7 ,prohibited uses ,an eligible entity that receives a grant under this section may not use funds to-- 7,a7 hire or retain school-based law enforcement personnel1 including school resource officers2 7,b7 purchase1 maintain1 or install surveillance equipment1 including metal detectors or software programs that monitor or mine the social media use or technology use of students2 7,c7 arm educators1 principals1 school leaders1 or other school personnel2 and 7,d7 enter into formal or informal partnerships or data and information sharing agreements with-- 7i7 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 including agreements with ,u4,s4 ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement or ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection2 or 7ii7 ,state1 local1 or other law enforcement agencies1 including partnerships that allow for hiring of school-based law enforcement4 7f7 ,technical assistance ,the ,secretary1 in carrying out subsection 7a71 may reserve not more than #b percent of funds to provide technical assistance to eligible entities1 which may include-- 7#a7 support for data collection1 compliance1 and analysis of the activities of the program authorized under subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 informational meetings and seminars with respect to the application process under subsection 7c74 7g7 ,report by grantees ,not later than one year after the date of enactment of this section1 an eligible entity receiving a grant under this section shall submit to the ,secretary1 and to the public1 a report on the activities funded through the grant4 ,the ,secretary shall make each such report publicly accessible in an appropriate digital format4 ,such report shall include1 at a minimum1 a description of-- 7#a7 the evaluation methods of disciplinary practices prior to the grant2 7#b7 training and professional development services provided for school officials1 including school-based law enforcement officers1 to address discriminatory discipline practices1 implicit and explicit bias1 and other uses described in subsection 7e77#a72 7#c7 aggregated and de-identified behavioral1 social emotional1 and academic outcomes experience by students2 7#d7 any instance of physical restraint used on a student with an explanation of a circumstance described in subsection 7d77#f72 7#e7 the number of students who were referred to some form of alternative practice described in subsection 7e77#a77;,c72 7#f7 disaggregated data on students suspended1 expelled1 arrested at school1 and referred to the juvenile or criminal legal system1 except that such disaggregation shall not be required in the case of a ,state1 local educational agency1 or a school in which the number of students in a subgroup is insufficient to yield statistically reliable information or the results would reveal personally identifiable information about an individual student1 cross tabulated by-- 7,a7 reason for disciplinary action2 7,b7 type and length of disciplinary action2 7,c7 grade level2 7,d7 race2 7,e7 ethnicity2 7,f7 sex 7including to the extent possible1 sexual orientation and gender identity72 7,g7 low-income status2 7,h7 disability status2 7,i7 ,english learner status2 7,j7 foster care status2 7,k7 housing status1 to the extent possible2 7,l7 ,tribal citizenship or descent1 in the first or second degree1 of an ,indian ,tribe2 and 7,m7 pregnant and parenting student status1 to the extent possible2 and 7#g7 any other information required by the ,secretary4 #f4 ,joint task force to end school pushout of girls of color 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary and the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services shall establish and operate a joint task force to end school pushout 7in this section referred to as the ,joint ,task ,force74 7b7 ,composition 7#a7 ,chairs ,the ,secretary and the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services shall chair the ,joint ,task ,force4 7#b7 ,members 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,joint ,task ,force shall include #ba total members and be composed of-- 7i7 #f students1 including #b ,black1 ,brown1 and ,indigenous girls2 7ii7 #b educators2 7iii7 #c parents1 including foster parents1 legal guardians1 and caregivers with children enrolled in public school2 7iv7 #c public school officials2 7v7 #c representatives from the civil rights community1 including civil rights and disability organizations2 7vi7 #b psychologists1 social workers1 trauma-informed personnel1 and other mental health professionals with expertise in child and adolescent development2 and 7vii7 #b researchers with experience in behavioral intervention with children and youth4 7,b7 ,law enforcement officers ,the ,joint ,task ,force shall not include law enforcement officers4 7#c7 ,advisory members ,in addition to the members under paragraph 7#b71 the ,assistant ,attorney ,general of the ,civil ,rights ,division of the ,department of ,justice and the ,director of the ,bureau of ,indian ,education shall be advisory members of the ,joint ,task ,force4 7#d7 ,member appointment ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary and the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services shall appoint the members of the ,joint ,task ,force-- 7,a7 in accordance with paragraph 7#b72 7,b7 using a competitive application process2 and 7,c7 with consideration to the racial1 ethnic1 gender1 disability1 and geographic diversity of the ,joint ,task ,force4 7c7 ,study and recommendations ,the ,joint ,task ,force shall-- 7#a7 conduct a study to-- 7,a7 identify causes for disparities in school discipline administration that push girls of color out of schools2 7,b7 identify best practices for reducing the overuse and discriminatory use of exclusionary discipline practices2 7,c7 identify interventions and accountability for local and ,state educational agencies when disparities in school discipline are found2 and 7,d7 determine to what extent exclusionary discipline practices contribute to the criminalization of-- 7i7 girls of color2 7ii7 ,english learners2 7iii7 ,indigenous girls2 7iv7 ,,lgbtqi students2 7v7 students experiencing homelessness2 7vi7 students involved in the foster care system2 and 7vii7 students with disabilities2 and 7#b7 develop recommendations based on the study conducted under paragraph 7#a74 7d7 ,report ,not later than #cfj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and biannually thereafter1 the ,secretary and the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services shall submit to ,congress a report on the recommendations under subsection 7c77#b74 ,the report shall be-- 7#a7 available to the public through the public website of the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services and by request2 7#b7 accessible in accordance with the requirements of the ,american with ,disabilities ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaja et seq472 and 7#c7 available in multiple languages4 #g4 ,authorization of appropriation 7a7 ,in general ,there is authorized to be appropriated #ejj1jjj1jjj for each fiscal year after the date of enactment of this ,act to carry out sections #e and #f4 7b7 ,additional funding to the ,office for ,civil ,rights ,there is authorized to be appropriated #ejj1jjj1jjj for each fiscal year after the date of enactment of this ,act to carry out section #d4