Commission on Advancing Restorative Justice in Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 2026

Commission on Restorative Justice in Schools

If enacted, the bill would direct the Education Secretary and HHS to create a federal commission within 90 days. The commission would have up to 13 unpaid members who get travel pay. It would hold an initial meeting within 60 days and at least seven more meetings, then end 90 days after its final report. The commission would define "restorative justice" and "restorative practices," make training materials, set rules to track which student groups use mediation and restorative approaches, and recommend psychologist-to-student and counselor-to-student ratios for schools that get federal education funds. The commission would send a progress report within one year after appointments and then yearly for four years, and a final report with findings and recommendations.