CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20212022 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 2598Introduced by Assembly Member Akilah WeberFebruary 18, 2022 An act to add Article 9 (commencing with Section 49055) to Chapter 6 of Part 27 of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Education Code, relating to pupil rights. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 2598, as introduced, Akilah Weber. Pupil rights: restorative justice practices. Existing law establishes a system of public elementary and secondary schools in this state. Existing law requires suspension to be imposed on a pupil only when other means of correction fail to bring about proper conduct, and specifies that other means of correction may include, among other things, participation in a restorative justice program.This bill would require the State Department of Education to develop a standard model to implement restorative justice practices on a school campus and to make the standard model available on the departments internet website on or before January 1, 2024, as specified. The bill would require the department to take specified actions in developing the standard model. The bill would also require specified persons and entities to appoint 9 members to an advisory committee on or before January 31, 2023, to assist in the planning and implementation of the standard model. The bill would require a school district to, on or before June 30, 2024, use the standard model to implement restorative justice practices as part of efforts to improve campus culture and climate. By imposing additional duties on school districts, the bill would constitute a state-mandated local program.The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: YES Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Article 9 (commencing with Section 49055) is added to Chapter 6 of Part 27 of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Education Code, to read: Article 9. Restorative Justice Practices49055. (a) On or before January 1, 2024, the department shall develop a standard model to implement restorative justice practices on a school campus and make the standard model available on the departments internet website for use by school districts to implement restorative justice practices as part of efforts to improve campus culture and climate pursuant to subdivision (b). In developing the standard model, all of the following shall occur:(1) The department shall consult with school-based restorative justice practitioners, educators, pupils, community stakeholders, and nonprofit and public entities to identify best practices for effective, evidence-based restorative justice practices in elementary and secondary schools.(2) (A) On or before January 31, 2023, an advisory committee comprised of nine members shall be selected as follows:(i) One educator employed by an institution of higher education who trains other teachers, appointed by the department.(ii) One parent or guardian of a pupil currently enrolled in kindergarten or any of grades 1 to 12, inclusive, appointed by the department. In selecting this parent or guardian, the department shall give preference to a parent or guardian who is not involved with lobbying efforts or other organizations addressing education in California.(iii) One teacher of pupils in kindergarten or any of grades 1 to 12, inclusive, appointed by the department. In selecting this teacher, the department shall give preference to a teacher who is not involved with lobbying efforts or other organizations addressing education in California.(iv) One administrator from a public school other than a charter school, appointed by the department.(v) One administrator from a charter school, appointed by the department.(vi) One representative from a community-based organization, appointed by the department.(vii) One member of an underrepresented group, appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly.(viii) One member of an underrepresented group, appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate.(ix) One member of an underrepresented group, appointed by the Governor.(B) The duties of the advisory committee shall include assisting the department in the planning and implementation of the standard model.(3) The department shall collect and disseminate evidence-based best practices.(b) On or before June 30, 2024, a school district shall use the standard model developed by the department pursuant to subdivision (a) to implement restorative justice practices as part of efforts to improve campus culture and climate.SEC. 2. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20212022 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 2598Introduced by Assembly Member Akilah WeberFebruary 18, 2022 An act to add Article 9 (commencing with Section 49055) to Chapter 6 of Part 27 of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Education Code, relating to pupil rights. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 2598, as introduced, Akilah Weber. Pupil rights: restorative justice practices. Existing law establishes a system of public elementary and secondary schools in this state. Existing law requires suspension to be imposed on a pupil only when other means of correction fail to bring about proper conduct, and specifies that other means of correction may include, among other things, participation in a restorative justice program.This bill would require the State Department of Education to develop a standard model to implement restorative justice practices on a school campus and to make the standard model available on the departments internet website on or before January 1, 2024, as specified. The bill would require the department to take specified actions in developing the standard model. The bill would also require specified persons and entities to appoint 9 members to an advisory committee on or before January 31, 2023, to assist in the planning and implementation of the standard model. The bill would require a school district to, on or before June 30, 2024, use the standard model to implement restorative justice practices as part of efforts to improve campus culture and climate. By imposing additional duties on school districts, the bill would constitute a state-mandated local program.The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: YES
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20212022 REGULAR SESSION
Assembly Bill
No. 2598
Introduced by Assembly Member Akilah WeberFebruary 18, 2022
Introduced by Assembly Member Akilah Weber
February 18, 2022
An act to add Article 9 (commencing with Section 49055) to Chapter 6 of Part 27 of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Education Code, relating to pupil rights.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
AB 2598, as introduced, Akilah Weber. Pupil rights: restorative justice practices.
Existing law establishes a system of public elementary and secondary schools in this state. Existing law requires suspension to be imposed on a pupil only when other means of correction fail to bring about proper conduct, and specifies that other means of correction may include, among other things, participation in a restorative justice program.This bill would require the State Department of Education to develop a standard model to implement restorative justice practices on a school campus and to make the standard model available on the departments internet website on or before January 1, 2024, as specified. The bill would require the department to take specified actions in developing the standard model. The bill would also require specified persons and entities to appoint 9 members to an advisory committee on or before January 31, 2023, to assist in the planning and implementation of the standard model. The bill would require a school district to, on or before June 30, 2024, use the standard model to implement restorative justice practices as part of efforts to improve campus culture and climate. By imposing additional duties on school districts, the bill would constitute a state-mandated local program.The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.
Existing law establishes a system of public elementary and secondary schools in this state. Existing law requires suspension to be imposed on a pupil only when other means of correction fail to bring about proper conduct, and specifies that other means of correction may include, among other things, participation in a restorative justice program.
This bill would require the State Department of Education to develop a standard model to implement restorative justice practices on a school campus and to make the standard model available on the departments internet website on or before January 1, 2024, as specified. The bill would require the department to take specified actions in developing the standard model. The bill would also require specified persons and entities to appoint 9 members to an advisory committee on or before January 31, 2023, to assist in the planning and implementation of the standard model. The bill would require a school district to, on or before June 30, 2024, use the standard model to implement restorative justice practices as part of efforts to improve campus culture and climate. By imposing additional duties on school districts, the bill would constitute a state-mandated local program.
The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.
This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.
## Digest Key
## Bill Text
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Article 9 (commencing with Section 49055) is added to Chapter 6 of Part 27 of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Education Code, to read: Article 9. Restorative Justice Practices49055. (a) On or before January 1, 2024, the department shall develop a standard model to implement restorative justice practices on a school campus and make the standard model available on the departments internet website for use by school districts to implement restorative justice practices as part of efforts to improve campus culture and climate pursuant to subdivision (b). In developing the standard model, all of the following shall occur:(1) The department shall consult with school-based restorative justice practitioners, educators, pupils, community stakeholders, and nonprofit and public entities to identify best practices for effective, evidence-based restorative justice practices in elementary and secondary schools.(2) (A) On or before January 31, 2023, an advisory committee comprised of nine members shall be selected as follows:(i) One educator employed by an institution of higher education who trains other teachers, appointed by the department.(ii) One parent or guardian of a pupil currently enrolled in kindergarten or any of grades 1 to 12, inclusive, appointed by the department. In selecting this parent or guardian, the department shall give preference to a parent or guardian who is not involved with lobbying efforts or other organizations addressing education in California.(iii) One teacher of pupils in kindergarten or any of grades 1 to 12, inclusive, appointed by the department. In selecting this teacher, the department shall give preference to a teacher who is not involved with lobbying efforts or other organizations addressing education in California.(iv) One administrator from a public school other than a charter school, appointed by the department.(v) One administrator from a charter school, appointed by the department.(vi) One representative from a community-based organization, appointed by the department.(vii) One member of an underrepresented group, appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly.(viii) One member of an underrepresented group, appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate.(ix) One member of an underrepresented group, appointed by the Governor.(B) The duties of the advisory committee shall include assisting the department in the planning and implementation of the standard model.(3) The department shall collect and disseminate evidence-based best practices.(b) On or before June 30, 2024, a school district shall use the standard model developed by the department pursuant to subdivision (a) to implement restorative justice practices as part of efforts to improve campus culture and climate.SEC. 2. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
## The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1. Article 9 (commencing with Section 49055) is added to Chapter 6 of Part 27 of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Education Code, to read: Article 9. Restorative Justice Practices49055. (a) On or before January 1, 2024, the department shall develop a standard model to implement restorative justice practices on a school campus and make the standard model available on the departments internet website for use by school districts to implement restorative justice practices as part of efforts to improve campus culture and climate pursuant to subdivision (b). In developing the standard model, all of the following shall occur:(1) The department shall consult with school-based restorative justice practitioners, educators, pupils, community stakeholders, and nonprofit and public entities to identify best practices for effective, evidence-based restorative justice practices in elementary and secondary schools.(2) (A) On or before January 31, 2023, an advisory committee comprised of nine members shall be selected as follows:(i) One educator employed by an institution of higher education who trains other teachers, appointed by the department.(ii) One parent or guardian of a pupil currently enrolled in kindergarten or any of grades 1 to 12, inclusive, appointed by the department. In selecting this parent or guardian, the department shall give preference to a parent or guardian who is not involved with lobbying efforts or other organizations addressing education in California.(iii) One teacher of pupils in kindergarten or any of grades 1 to 12, inclusive, appointed by the department. In selecting this teacher, the department shall give preference to a teacher who is not involved with lobbying efforts or other organizations addressing education in California.(iv) One administrator from a public school other than a charter school, appointed by the department.(v) One administrator from a charter school, appointed by the department.(vi) One representative from a community-based organization, appointed by the department.(vii) One member of an underrepresented group, appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly.(viii) One member of an underrepresented group, appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate.(ix) One member of an underrepresented group, appointed by the Governor.(B) The duties of the advisory committee shall include assisting the department in the planning and implementation of the standard model.(3) The department shall collect and disseminate evidence-based best practices.(b) On or before June 30, 2024, a school district shall use the standard model developed by the department pursuant to subdivision (a) to implement restorative justice practices as part of efforts to improve campus culture and climate.
SECTION 1. Article 9 (commencing with Section 49055) is added to Chapter 6 of Part 27 of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Education Code, to read:
### SECTION 1.
Article 9. Restorative Justice Practices49055. (a) On or before January 1, 2024, the department shall develop a standard model to implement restorative justice practices on a school campus and make the standard model available on the departments internet website for use by school districts to implement restorative justice practices as part of efforts to improve campus culture and climate pursuant to subdivision (b). In developing the standard model, all of the following shall occur:(1) The department shall consult with school-based restorative justice practitioners, educators, pupils, community stakeholders, and nonprofit and public entities to identify best practices for effective, evidence-based restorative justice practices in elementary and secondary schools.(2) (A) On or before January 31, 2023, an advisory committee comprised of nine members shall be selected as follows:(i) One educator employed by an institution of higher education who trains other teachers, appointed by the department.(ii) One parent or guardian of a pupil currently enrolled in kindergarten or any of grades 1 to 12, inclusive, appointed by the department. In selecting this parent or guardian, the department shall give preference to a parent or guardian who is not involved with lobbying efforts or other organizations addressing education in California.(iii) One teacher of pupils in kindergarten or any of grades 1 to 12, inclusive, appointed by the department. In selecting this teacher, the department shall give preference to a teacher who is not involved with lobbying efforts or other organizations addressing education in California.(iv) One administrator from a public school other than a charter school, appointed by the department.(v) One administrator from a charter school, appointed by the department.(vi) One representative from a community-based organization, appointed by the department.(vii) One member of an underrepresented group, appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly.(viii) One member of an underrepresented group, appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate.(ix) One member of an underrepresented group, appointed by the Governor.(B) The duties of the advisory committee shall include assisting the department in the planning and implementation of the standard model.(3) The department shall collect and disseminate evidence-based best practices.(b) On or before June 30, 2024, a school district shall use the standard model developed by the department pursuant to subdivision (a) to implement restorative justice practices as part of efforts to improve campus culture and climate.
Article 9. Restorative Justice Practices49055. (a) On or before January 1, 2024, the department shall develop a standard model to implement restorative justice practices on a school campus and make the standard model available on the departments internet website for use by school districts to implement restorative justice practices as part of efforts to improve campus culture and climate pursuant to subdivision (b). In developing the standard model, all of the following shall occur:(1) The department shall consult with school-based restorative justice practitioners, educators, pupils, community stakeholders, and nonprofit and public entities to identify best practices for effective, evidence-based restorative justice practices in elementary and secondary schools.(2) (A) On or before January 31, 2023, an advisory committee comprised of nine members shall be selected as follows:(i) One educator employed by an institution of higher education who trains other teachers, appointed by the department.(ii) One parent or guardian of a pupil currently enrolled in kindergarten or any of grades 1 to 12, inclusive, appointed by the department. In selecting this parent or guardian, the department shall give preference to a parent or guardian who is not involved with lobbying efforts or other organizations addressing education in California.(iii) One teacher of pupils in kindergarten or any of grades 1 to 12, inclusive, appointed by the department. In selecting this teacher, the department shall give preference to a teacher who is not involved with lobbying efforts or other organizations addressing education in California.(iv) One administrator from a public school other than a charter school, appointed by the department.(v) One administrator from a charter school, appointed by the department.(vi) One representative from a community-based organization, appointed by the department.(vii) One member of an underrepresented group, appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly.(viii) One member of an underrepresented group, appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate.(ix) One member of an underrepresented group, appointed by the Governor.(B) The duties of the advisory committee shall include assisting the department in the planning and implementation of the standard model.(3) The department shall collect and disseminate evidence-based best practices.(b) On or before June 30, 2024, a school district shall use the standard model developed by the department pursuant to subdivision (a) to implement restorative justice practices as part of efforts to improve campus culture and climate.
Article 9. Restorative Justice Practices
Article 9. Restorative Justice Practices
49055. (a) On or before January 1, 2024, the department shall develop a standard model to implement restorative justice practices on a school campus and make the standard model available on the departments internet website for use by school districts to implement restorative justice practices as part of efforts to improve campus culture and climate pursuant to subdivision (b). In developing the standard model, all of the following shall occur:(1) The department shall consult with school-based restorative justice practitioners, educators, pupils, community stakeholders, and nonprofit and public entities to identify best practices for effective, evidence-based restorative justice practices in elementary and secondary schools.(2) (A) On or before January 31, 2023, an advisory committee comprised of nine members shall be selected as follows:(i) One educator employed by an institution of higher education who trains other teachers, appointed by the department.(ii) One parent or guardian of a pupil currently enrolled in kindergarten or any of grades 1 to 12, inclusive, appointed by the department. In selecting this parent or guardian, the department shall give preference to a parent or guardian who is not involved with lobbying efforts or other organizations addressing education in California.(iii) One teacher of pupils in kindergarten or any of grades 1 to 12, inclusive, appointed by the department. In selecting this teacher, the department shall give preference to a teacher who is not involved with lobbying efforts or other organizations addressing education in California.(iv) One administrator from a public school other than a charter school, appointed by the department.(v) One administrator from a charter school, appointed by the department.(vi) One representative from a community-based organization, appointed by the department.(vii) One member of an underrepresented group, appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly.(viii) One member of an underrepresented group, appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate.(ix) One member of an underrepresented group, appointed by the Governor.(B) The duties of the advisory committee shall include assisting the department in the planning and implementation of the standard model.(3) The department shall collect and disseminate evidence-based best practices.(b) On or before June 30, 2024, a school district shall use the standard model developed by the department pursuant to subdivision (a) to implement restorative justice practices as part of efforts to improve campus culture and climate.
49055. (a) On or before January 1, 2024, the department shall develop a standard model to implement restorative justice practices on a school campus and make the standard model available on the departments internet website for use by school districts to implement restorative justice practices as part of efforts to improve campus culture and climate pursuant to subdivision (b). In developing the standard model, all of the following shall occur:
(1) The department shall consult with school-based restorative justice practitioners, educators, pupils, community stakeholders, and nonprofit and public entities to identify best practices for effective, evidence-based restorative justice practices in elementary and secondary schools.
(2) (A) On or before January 31, 2023, an advisory committee comprised of nine members shall be selected as follows:
(i) One educator employed by an institution of higher education who trains other teachers, appointed by the department.
(ii) One parent or guardian of a pupil currently enrolled in kindergarten or any of grades 1 to 12, inclusive, appointed by the department. In selecting this parent or guardian, the department shall give preference to a parent or guardian who is not involved with lobbying efforts or other organizations addressing education in California.
(iii) One teacher of pupils in kindergarten or any of grades 1 to 12, inclusive, appointed by the department. In selecting this teacher, the department shall give preference to a teacher who is not involved with lobbying efforts or other organizations addressing education in California.
(iv) One administrator from a public school other than a charter school, appointed by the department.
(v) One administrator from a charter school, appointed by the department.
(vi) One representative from a community-based organization, appointed by the department.
(vii) One member of an underrepresented group, appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly.
(viii) One member of an underrepresented group, appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate.
(ix) One member of an underrepresented group, appointed by the Governor.
(B) The duties of the advisory committee shall include assisting the department in the planning and implementation of the standard model.
(3) The department shall collect and disseminate evidence-based best practices.
(b) On or before June 30, 2024, a school district shall use the standard model developed by the department pursuant to subdivision (a) to implement restorative justice practices as part of efforts to improve campus culture and climate.
SEC. 2. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
SEC. 2. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
SEC. 2. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
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