Protecting our Students in Schools Act of 2020
USA116th CongressHR-8460| House
| Updated: 9/30/2020
A. Donald McEachin
Democratic Representative
Virginia
Cosponsors (8)
Armed Services Committee, Education and Workforce Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Protecting our Students in Schools Act of 2020 This bill prohibits the use of corporal punishment in schools that receive federal funding. It also establishes enforcement provisions, including a private right of action for a student who has been subjected to corporal punishment, and creates a grant program for state educational agencies to implement positive behavioral interventions and supports to address student behavior and reduce exclusionary and aversive discipline practices.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Education
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresChild healthChild safety and welfareCivil actions and liabilityCongressional oversightDepartment of EducationEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary educationEmployment and training programsGovernment information and archivesSchool administrationState and local government operationsTeaching, teachers, curricula
Protecting our Students in Schools Act of 2020
USA116th CongressHR-8460| House
| Updated: 9/30/2020
Protecting our Students in Schools Act of 2020 This bill prohibits the use of corporal punishment in schools that receive federal funding. It also establishes enforcement provisions, including a private right of action for a student who has been subjected to corporal punishment, and creates a grant program for state educational agencies to implement positive behavioral interventions and supports to address student behavior and reduce exclusionary and aversive discipline practices.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
A. Donald McEachin
Democratic Representative
Virginia
Cosponsors (8)
Armed Services Committee, Education and Workforce Committee
Education
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresChild healthChild safety and welfareCivil actions and liabilityCongressional oversightDepartment of EducationEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary educationEmployment and training programsGovernment information and archivesSchool administrationState and local government operationsTeaching, teachers, curricula