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Students push for CDE task force and PPS training to expand restorative justice
Summary
Student presenters recommended a CDE‑convened task force and training for PPS‑certified staff to implement restorative practices statewide, arguing restorative approaches reduce suspensions and improve outcomes across demographic groups.
A student panel urged lawmakers to invest in restorative justice by creating a task force through the California Department of Education and authorizing PPS‑certified staff (counselors, school psychologists, social workers) to use restorative practices when responding to misconduct.
Raylene Chaco, a sophomore at Monte Vista High School, cited the shift from punitive discipline to restorative approaches…
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