Amended IN Assembly May 19, 2022 Amended IN Assembly May 02, 2022 Amended IN Assembly April 18, 2022 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20212022 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 2598Introduced by Assembly Member Akilah Weber(Coauthors: Assembly Members Mia Bonta, Gipson, and McCarty)(Coauthor: Senator Bradford)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 DIGESTAB 2598, as amended, 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 evidence-based best practices for restorative justice practice implementation on a school campus and to make these best practices available on the departments internet website on or before June 1, 2024, as specified. The bill would require the department to take specified actions in developing best practices. The bill would also require specified persons and entities to appoint 15 members to an advisory committee on or before March 31, 2023, to assist in the development of best practices.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO 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 June 1, 2024, the department shall develop evidence-based best practices for restorative justice practice implementation on a school campus and make these best practices available on the departments internet website for use by local educational agencies to implement restorative justice practices as part of efforts to improve campus culture and climate pursuant to subdivision (b). climate. In developing best practices, all of the following shall occur: the department shall consult with all of the following to identify best practices for effective, evidence-based restorative justice practices in elementary and secondary schools:(1)The department shall consult with all of the following to identify best practices for effective, evidence-based restorative justice practices in elementary and secondary schools: (A) (1) School-based restorative justice practitioners.(B)(2) Educators from public schools serving kindergarten and grades 1 to 12, inclusive. (C) (3) Pupils from public schools serving kindergarten and grades 1 to 12, inclusive. (D) (4) Community stakeholders.(E)(5) Nonprofit and public entities.(2)(A)On or before March 31, 2023, an advisory committee comprised of 15 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 both of the following:(I)A parent or guardian who is not involved with lobbying efforts or other organizations addressing education in California.(II)A parent or guardian of a pupil who has been the focus of restorative justice practices.(iii)One pupil currently enrolled in kindergarten or any of grades 1 to 12, inclusive, appointed by the department. In selecting this pupil, the department shall give preference to both of the following:(I)A pupil who is not involved with lobbying efforts or other organizations addressing education in California.(II)A pupil who has been the focus of restorative justice practices.(iv)Two school counselors or social workers appointed by the department. In selecting these school counselors or social workers, the department shall give preference to school counselors or social workers whose work primarily involves social, emotional, behavioral, and attendance supports and interventions.(v)Five teachers of pupils in kindergarten or any of grades 1 to 12, inclusive, appointed by the department. In selecting these teachers, the department shall give preference to teachers who represent each of elementary, middle, and high schools and who are not involved with lobbying efforts or other organizations addressing education in California.(vi)One administrator from a public school other than a charter school, appointed by the department.(vii)One administrator from a charter school, appointed by the department.(viii)Three representatives from community-based organizations or nonprofits specializing in restorative justice, appointed by the Governor.(B)The duties of the advisory committee shall include assisting the department in the development of best practices.(3)The department shall collect and disseminate evidence-based best practices.(b) For purposes of this section, local educational agency means a school district, county office of education, or charter school.
Amended IN Assembly May 19, 2022 Amended IN Assembly May 02, 2022 Amended IN Assembly April 18, 2022 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20212022 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 2598Introduced by Assembly Member Akilah Weber(Coauthors: Assembly Members Mia Bonta, Gipson, and McCarty)(Coauthor: Senator Bradford)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 DIGESTAB 2598, as amended, 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 evidence-based best practices for restorative justice practice implementation on a school campus and to make these best practices available on the departments internet website on or before June 1, 2024, as specified. The bill would require the department to take specified actions in developing best practices. The bill would also require specified persons and entities to appoint 15 members to an advisory committee on or before March 31, 2023, to assist in the development of best practices.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO
Amended IN Assembly May 19, 2022 Amended IN Assembly May 02, 2022 Amended IN Assembly April 18, 2022
Amended IN Assembly May 19, 2022
Amended IN Assembly May 02, 2022
Amended IN Assembly April 18, 2022
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20212022 REGULAR SESSION
Assembly Bill
No. 2598
Introduced by Assembly Member Akilah Weber(Coauthors: Assembly Members Mia Bonta, Gipson, and McCarty)(Coauthor: Senator Bradford)February 18, 2022
Introduced by Assembly Member Akilah Weber(Coauthors: Assembly Members Mia Bonta, Gipson, and McCarty)(Coauthor: Senator Bradford)
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 amended, 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 evidence-based best practices for restorative justice practice implementation on a school campus and to make these best practices available on the departments internet website on or before June 1, 2024, as specified. The bill would require the department to take specified actions in developing best practices. The bill would also require specified persons and entities to appoint 15 members to an advisory committee on or before March 31, 2023, to assist in the development of best 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 evidence-based best practices for restorative justice practice implementation on a school campus and to make these best practices available on the departments internet website on or before June 1, 2024, as specified. The bill would require the department to take specified actions in developing best practices. The bill would also require specified persons and entities to appoint 15 members to an advisory committee on or before March 31, 2023, to assist in the development of best practices.
## 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 June 1, 2024, the department shall develop evidence-based best practices for restorative justice practice implementation on a school campus and make these best practices available on the departments internet website for use by local educational agencies to implement restorative justice practices as part of efforts to improve campus culture and climate pursuant to subdivision (b). climate. In developing best practices, all of the following shall occur: the department shall consult with all of the following to identify best practices for effective, evidence-based restorative justice practices in elementary and secondary schools:(1)The department shall consult with all of the following to identify best practices for effective, evidence-based restorative justice practices in elementary and secondary schools: (A) (1) School-based restorative justice practitioners.(B)(2) Educators from public schools serving kindergarten and grades 1 to 12, inclusive. (C) (3) Pupils from public schools serving kindergarten and grades 1 to 12, inclusive. (D) (4) Community stakeholders.(E)(5) Nonprofit and public entities.(2)(A)On or before March 31, 2023, an advisory committee comprised of 15 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 both of the following:(I)A parent or guardian who is not involved with lobbying efforts or other organizations addressing education in California.(II)A parent or guardian of a pupil who has been the focus of restorative justice practices.(iii)One pupil currently enrolled in kindergarten or any of grades 1 to 12, inclusive, appointed by the department. In selecting this pupil, the department shall give preference to both of the following:(I)A pupil who is not involved with lobbying efforts or other organizations addressing education in California.(II)A pupil who has been the focus of restorative justice practices.(iv)Two school counselors or social workers appointed by the department. In selecting these school counselors or social workers, the department shall give preference to school counselors or social workers whose work primarily involves social, emotional, behavioral, and attendance supports and interventions.(v)Five teachers of pupils in kindergarten or any of grades 1 to 12, inclusive, appointed by the department. In selecting these teachers, the department shall give preference to teachers who represent each of elementary, middle, and high schools and who are not involved with lobbying efforts or other organizations addressing education in California.(vi)One administrator from a public school other than a charter school, appointed by the department.(vii)One administrator from a charter school, appointed by the department.(viii)Three representatives from community-based organizations or nonprofits specializing in restorative justice, appointed by the Governor.(B)The duties of the advisory committee shall include assisting the department in the development of best practices.(3)The department shall collect and disseminate evidence-based best practices.(b) For purposes of this section, local educational agency means a school district, county office of education, or charter school.
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 June 1, 2024, the department shall develop evidence-based best practices for restorative justice practice implementation on a school campus and make these best practices available on the departments internet website for use by local educational agencies to implement restorative justice practices as part of efforts to improve campus culture and climate pursuant to subdivision (b). climate. In developing best practices, all of the following shall occur: the department shall consult with all of the following to identify best practices for effective, evidence-based restorative justice practices in elementary and secondary schools:(1)The department shall consult with all of the following to identify best practices for effective, evidence-based restorative justice practices in elementary and secondary schools: (A) (1) School-based restorative justice practitioners.(B)(2) Educators from public schools serving kindergarten and grades 1 to 12, inclusive. (C) (3) Pupils from public schools serving kindergarten and grades 1 to 12, inclusive. (D) (4) Community stakeholders.(E)(5) Nonprofit and public entities.(2)(A)On or before March 31, 2023, an advisory committee comprised of 15 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 both of the following:(I)A parent or guardian who is not involved with lobbying efforts or other organizations addressing education in California.(II)A parent or guardian of a pupil who has been the focus of restorative justice practices.(iii)One pupil currently enrolled in kindergarten or any of grades 1 to 12, inclusive, appointed by the department. In selecting this pupil, the department shall give preference to both of the following:(I)A pupil who is not involved with lobbying efforts or other organizations addressing education in California.(II)A pupil who has been the focus of restorative justice practices.(iv)Two school counselors or social workers appointed by the department. In selecting these school counselors or social workers, the department shall give preference to school counselors or social workers whose work primarily involves social, emotional, behavioral, and attendance supports and interventions.(v)Five teachers of pupils in kindergarten or any of grades 1 to 12, inclusive, appointed by the department. In selecting these teachers, the department shall give preference to teachers who represent each of elementary, middle, and high schools and who are not involved with lobbying efforts or other organizations addressing education in California.(vi)One administrator from a public school other than a charter school, appointed by the department.(vii)One administrator from a charter school, appointed by the department.(viii)Three representatives from community-based organizations or nonprofits specializing in restorative justice, appointed by the Governor.(B)The duties of the advisory committee shall include assisting the department in the development of best practices.(3)The department shall collect and disseminate evidence-based best practices.(b) For purposes of this section, local educational agency means a school district, county office of education, or charter school.
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 June 1, 2024, the department shall develop evidence-based best practices for restorative justice practice implementation on a school campus and make these best practices available on the departments internet website for use by local educational agencies to implement restorative justice practices as part of efforts to improve campus culture and climate pursuant to subdivision (b). climate. In developing best practices, all of the following shall occur: the department shall consult with all of the following to identify best practices for effective, evidence-based restorative justice practices in elementary and secondary schools:(1)The department shall consult with all of the following to identify best practices for effective, evidence-based restorative justice practices in elementary and secondary schools: (A) (1) School-based restorative justice practitioners.(B)(2) Educators from public schools serving kindergarten and grades 1 to 12, inclusive. (C) (3) Pupils from public schools serving kindergarten and grades 1 to 12, inclusive. (D) (4) Community stakeholders.(E)(5) Nonprofit and public entities.(2)(A)On or before March 31, 2023, an advisory committee comprised of 15 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 both of the following:(I)A parent or guardian who is not involved with lobbying efforts or other organizations addressing education in California.(II)A parent or guardian of a pupil who has been the focus of restorative justice practices.(iii)One pupil currently enrolled in kindergarten or any of grades 1 to 12, inclusive, appointed by the department. In selecting this pupil, the department shall give preference to both of the following:(I)A pupil who is not involved with lobbying efforts or other organizations addressing education in California.(II)A pupil who has been the focus of restorative justice practices.(iv)Two school counselors or social workers appointed by the department. In selecting these school counselors or social workers, the department shall give preference to school counselors or social workers whose work primarily involves social, emotional, behavioral, and attendance supports and interventions.(v)Five teachers of pupils in kindergarten or any of grades 1 to 12, inclusive, appointed by the department. In selecting these teachers, the department shall give preference to teachers who represent each of elementary, middle, and high schools and who are not involved with lobbying efforts or other organizations addressing education in California.(vi)One administrator from a public school other than a charter school, appointed by the department.(vii)One administrator from a charter school, appointed by the department.(viii)Three representatives from community-based organizations or nonprofits specializing in restorative justice, appointed by the Governor.(B)The duties of the advisory committee shall include assisting the department in the development of best practices.(3)The department shall collect and disseminate evidence-based best practices.(b) For purposes of this section, local educational agency means a school district, county office of education, or charter school.
Article 9. Restorative Justice Practices49055. (a) On or before June 1, 2024, the department shall develop evidence-based best practices for restorative justice practice implementation on a school campus and make these best practices available on the departments internet website for use by local educational agencies to implement restorative justice practices as part of efforts to improve campus culture and climate pursuant to subdivision (b). climate. In developing best practices, all of the following shall occur: the department shall consult with all of the following to identify best practices for effective, evidence-based restorative justice practices in elementary and secondary schools:(1)The department shall consult with all of the following to identify best practices for effective, evidence-based restorative justice practices in elementary and secondary schools: (A) (1) School-based restorative justice practitioners.(B)(2) Educators from public schools serving kindergarten and grades 1 to 12, inclusive. (C) (3) Pupils from public schools serving kindergarten and grades 1 to 12, inclusive. (D) (4) Community stakeholders.(E)(5) Nonprofit and public entities.(2)(A)On or before March 31, 2023, an advisory committee comprised of 15 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 both of the following:(I)A parent or guardian who is not involved with lobbying efforts or other organizations addressing education in California.(II)A parent or guardian of a pupil who has been the focus of restorative justice practices.(iii)One pupil currently enrolled in kindergarten or any of grades 1 to 12, inclusive, appointed by the department. In selecting this pupil, the department shall give preference to both of the following:(I)A pupil who is not involved with lobbying efforts or other organizations addressing education in California.(II)A pupil who has been the focus of restorative justice practices.(iv)Two school counselors or social workers appointed by the department. In selecting these school counselors or social workers, the department shall give preference to school counselors or social workers whose work primarily involves social, emotional, behavioral, and attendance supports and interventions.(v)Five teachers of pupils in kindergarten or any of grades 1 to 12, inclusive, appointed by the department. In selecting these teachers, the department shall give preference to teachers who represent each of elementary, middle, and high schools and who are not involved with lobbying efforts or other organizations addressing education in California.(vi)One administrator from a public school other than a charter school, appointed by the department.(vii)One administrator from a charter school, appointed by the department.(viii)Three representatives from community-based organizations or nonprofits specializing in restorative justice, appointed by the Governor.(B)The duties of the advisory committee shall include assisting the department in the development of best practices.(3)The department shall collect and disseminate evidence-based best practices.(b) For purposes of this section, local educational agency means a school district, county office of education, or charter school.
Article 9. Restorative Justice Practices
Article 9. Restorative Justice Practices
49055. (a) On or before June 1, 2024, the department shall develop evidence-based best practices for restorative justice practice implementation on a school campus and make these best practices available on the departments internet website for use by local educational agencies to implement restorative justice practices as part of efforts to improve campus culture and climate pursuant to subdivision (b). climate. In developing best practices, all of the following shall occur: the department shall consult with all of the following to identify best practices for effective, evidence-based restorative justice practices in elementary and secondary schools:(1)The department shall consult with all of the following to identify best practices for effective, evidence-based restorative justice practices in elementary and secondary schools: (A) (1) School-based restorative justice practitioners.(B)(2) Educators from public schools serving kindergarten and grades 1 to 12, inclusive. (C) (3) Pupils from public schools serving kindergarten and grades 1 to 12, inclusive. (D) (4) Community stakeholders.(E)(5) Nonprofit and public entities.(2)(A)On or before March 31, 2023, an advisory committee comprised of 15 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 both of the following:(I)A parent or guardian who is not involved with lobbying efforts or other organizations addressing education in California.(II)A parent or guardian of a pupil who has been the focus of restorative justice practices.(iii)One pupil currently enrolled in kindergarten or any of grades 1 to 12, inclusive, appointed by the department. In selecting this pupil, the department shall give preference to both of the following:(I)A pupil who is not involved with lobbying efforts or other organizations addressing education in California.(II)A pupil who has been the focus of restorative justice practices.(iv)Two school counselors or social workers appointed by the department. In selecting these school counselors or social workers, the department shall give preference to school counselors or social workers whose work primarily involves social, emotional, behavioral, and attendance supports and interventions.(v)Five teachers of pupils in kindergarten or any of grades 1 to 12, inclusive, appointed by the department. In selecting these teachers, the department shall give preference to teachers who represent each of elementary, middle, and high schools and who are not involved with lobbying efforts or other organizations addressing education in California.(vi)One administrator from a public school other than a charter school, appointed by the department.(vii)One administrator from a charter school, appointed by the department.(viii)Three representatives from community-based organizations or nonprofits specializing in restorative justice, appointed by the Governor.(B)The duties of the advisory committee shall include assisting the department in the development of best practices.(3)The department shall collect and disseminate evidence-based best practices.(b) For purposes of this section, local educational agency means a school district, county office of education, or charter school.
49055. (a) On or before June 1, 2024, the department shall develop evidence-based best practices for restorative justice practice implementation on a school campus and make these best practices available on the departments internet website for use by local educational agencies to implement restorative justice practices as part of efforts to improve campus culture and climate pursuant to subdivision (b). climate. In developing best practices, all of the following shall occur: the department shall consult with all of the following to identify best practices for effective, evidence-based restorative justice practices in elementary and secondary schools:
(1)The department shall consult with all of the following to identify best practices for effective, evidence-based restorative justice practices in elementary and secondary schools:
(A)
(1) School-based restorative justice practitioners.
(B)
(2) Educators from public schools serving kindergarten and grades 1 to 12, inclusive.
(C)
(3) Pupils from public schools serving kindergarten and grades 1 to 12, inclusive.
(D)
(4) Community stakeholders.
(E)
(5) Nonprofit and public entities.
(2)(A)On or before March 31, 2023, an advisory committee comprised of 15 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 both of the following:
(I)A parent or guardian who is not involved with lobbying efforts or other organizations addressing education in California.
(II)A parent or guardian of a pupil who has been the focus of restorative justice practices.
(iii)One pupil currently enrolled in kindergarten or any of grades 1 to 12, inclusive, appointed by the department. In selecting this pupil, the department shall give preference to both of the following:
(I)A pupil who is not involved with lobbying efforts or other organizations addressing education in California.
(II)A pupil who has been the focus of restorative justice practices.
(iv)Two school counselors or social workers appointed by the department. In selecting these school counselors or social workers, the department shall give preference to school counselors or social workers whose work primarily involves social, emotional, behavioral, and attendance supports and interventions.
(v)Five teachers of pupils in kindergarten or any of grades 1 to 12, inclusive, appointed by the department. In selecting these teachers, the department shall give preference to teachers who represent each of elementary, middle, and high schools and who are not involved with lobbying efforts or other organizations addressing education in California.
(vi)One administrator from a public school other than a charter school, appointed by the department.
(vii)One administrator from a charter school, appointed by the department.
(viii)Three representatives from community-based organizations or nonprofits specializing in restorative justice, appointed by the Governor.
(B)The duties of the advisory committee shall include assisting the department in the development of best practices.
(3)The department shall collect and disseminate evidence-based best practices.
(b) For purposes of this section, local educational agency means a school district, county office of education, or charter school.