The Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools Act ("CNCA") (<a href="https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2739" target="_self">H.R.2739</a>) invests in safe and nurturing learning environments for all students and reduces the over-policing of our nation’s schools.&nbsp;
Research shows that counselors, social workers, psychologists and other trained support personnel significantly improve social and educational outcomes for kids in schools. Research also shows that the presence of police in schools often leads to the criminalization and pushout of students, particularly Black and Latinx students.&nbsp;
This bill would provide grant funding to support the hiring of counselors, social workers, and other behavioral health personnel and to implement programs that promote positive and safe learning environments for all students.&nbsp;
Your federal representatives need to hear from you so they know where their constituents stand on over-policing in schools - join us in support of CNCA today!

I am writing to you today to join me in support of the Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools Act ("CNCA") (H.R.2739). The CNCA invests in safe and nurturing learning environments for all students and reduces the over-policing of our nation’s schools. 

Research shows that counselors, social workers, psychologists and other trained support personnel significantly improve social and educational outcomes for kids in schools. Research also shows that the presence of police in schools often leads to the criminalization and pushout of students, particularly Black and Latinx students. 

This bill would provide grant funding to support the hiring of counselors, social workers, and other behavioral health personnel and to implement programs that promote positive and safe learning environments for all students. 

Please join me today in support of kids, in support of CNCA!

Thank you for your time.

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