West Virginia HB5115 mandates the State Board of Education to implement trauma-informed practices in K-12 schools.

West Virginia HB5115 requires the State Board of Education to implement trauma-informed practices in schools from kindergarten through grade 12. This includes training for teachers, school leaders, paraprofessionals, and specialized instructional support personnel. The bill promotes a school-wide culture of acceptance, helps students feel safe and connected, and supports their emotional and academic success. It also mandates the adoption of disciplinary procedures that avoid harsh and punitive practices, recognize implicit bias, and integrate evidence-based practices into academic instruction.

West Virginia HB5115 mandates the State Board of Education to implement trauma-informed practices in K-12 schools.

West Virginia HB5115 requires the State Board of Education to implement trauma-informed practices in schools from kindergarten through grade 12. This includes training for teachers, school leaders, paraprofessionals, and specialized instructional support personnel. The bill promotes a school-wide culture of acceptance, helps students feel safe and connected, and supports their emotional and academic success. It also mandates the adoption of disciplinary procedures that avoid harsh and punitive practices, recognize implicit bias, and integrate evidence-based practices into academic instruction.