SB351 - Requires that all state-funded teacher-training institutions provide courses on the concepts of trauma-informed approach and trauma-specific interventions

SB 351

Requires that all state-funded teacher-training institutions provide courses on the concepts of trauma-informed approach and trauma-specific interventions

Sponsor:

Williams

LR Number:

1788S.01I

Committee:

Education

Last Action:

2/21/2019 - Second Read and Referred S Education Committee

Journal Page:

S353

Title:

Calendar Position:

Effective Date:

August 28, 2019

Current Bill Summary

SB 351 - Under current law, all teacher-training institutions receiving state aid are required to provide courses in physical education, first aid, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

This act requires all teacher-training institutions receiving state aid to require students to demonstrate proficiency on the concepts of trauma-informed approach and trauma-specific interventions as defined by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Division within the United States Department of Health and Senior Services.

This act is identical to HB 310 (2019), HB 2378 (2018), and HB 847 (2017).

JOSIE BUTLER

Amendments

No Amendments Found.