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House Bill 7497
119th Congress(2025-2026)
Supporting Trauma-Informed Education Practices Act of 2026
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 11, 2026
Overview
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The Supporting Trauma-Informed Education Practices Act of 2026 aims to improve trauma support and mental health care for children and youth in educational settings. It authorizes grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements to increase access to evidence-based trauma support services and mental health services. Eligible entities can utilize funds for various programs, including collaborative efforts between schools and local agencies, trauma-informed models of support, professional development, family and community engagement, and evaluation of effectiveness. The Act also emphasizes cultural competence, interagency agreements, equitable distribution of awards, consultation with Native American communities, and protection of entities reporting crimes. It specifies eligible entities and provides an authorization of appropriations for fiscal years 2027 through 2031.

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Introduced
Feb 11, 2026
Latest Action
Feb 11, 2026
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
7497
Congress
119
Policy Area
Education
Education
Primary focus of measure is elementary, secondary, or higher education including special education and matters of academic performance, school administration, teaching, educational costs, and student aid.
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
Connecticut
Democrat
California
Democrat
California
Democrat
District of Columbia
Democrat
Louisiana
Democrat
Massachusetts
Democrat
Massachusetts
Democrat
New Jersey
Democrat
North Carolina
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
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Text (1)
February 11, 2026
Actions (2)
02/11/2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
02/11/2026
Introduced in House
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H.R.7497 119 Supporting TraumaInformed Education Practices Act of 2026
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Mar 9, 2026 6:32:49 PM