H.R. 8981 — Supporting Trauma-Informed Education Practices Act of 2024
Congress Session: 118
Bill Sponsor: Rep. Jahana Hayes [D-CT-5]
Bill Introduced: 2024-07-10
Latest Action: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. [2024-07-10]
Bill Cosponsor(s):
Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi [D-IL-8]
Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman [D-NJ-12]
Bill Committee(s):
Bill Evidence Provision(s):
Builds Evidence Defines and Prioritizes Evidence Includes Evidence Definition
Bill Issue Area(s):
Post-secondary education and workforce development Health and well-being
Bill Description:
This legislation authorizes grant funding at the Department of Education, in consultation with the Department of Health and Human Services, to expand trauma-informed practices and mental health supports in educational settings.
Evidence provisions:
- Requires grant recipients use funds for "evidence-based initiatives, activities, or programs" including mental health support programs.
- Makes evidence mandatory.
- Terms, including “evidence-based,” adopts definitions under section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965.
- Reserves 3% of funds to conduct rigorous and independent evaluation of the initiatives, activities and programs.
Where can I find this in the Bill?
Sec. 2 amending SEC. 7134 of SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act § 280h-7; Sec. 7134(a)(2) and Sec. 7134(f)
Last Updated: 2026-03-09