MS SB2269

Requires educator preparation programs to include trauma-informed approaches in school discipline and classroom management courses as a condition for state approval

Establishes a goal of one school counselor per 250 students in public school districts and charter schools, as funds and qualified personnel become available

Mandates creation of trauma-informed teams at each school to identify students impacted by trauma, with school counselors required to provide at least one hour of annual training to staff on recognizing trauma symptoms and supporting affected students

Requires the Department of Education and Department of Mental Health to develop a trauma-informed toolkit by July 1, 2021, and school districts must submit implementation plans by July 1, 2022

Requires school districts and charter schools to report annually to the Department of Education by November 1 on the number, placement, funding sources, and job duties of school counselors