Ending PUSHOUT Act of 2019
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Dec 5, 2019)
Ending Punitive, Unfair, School-based Harm that is Overt and Unresponsive to Trauma Act of 2019 or the Ending PUSHOUT Act of 2019
This bill requires the Department of Education (ED) to award grants to local educational agencies and nonprofit organizations for the purpose of reducing suspension and expulsion of students (i.e., exclusionary disciplinary practices).
The bill requires ED to collect data on exclusionary discipline in schools.
It also establishes a joint task force to end school pushout.
What just happenedDec 5, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseDec 5, 2019
- Dec 5, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Education and the Workforce Committee - Dec 5, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Dec 5, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House