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Protecting our Students in Schools Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-4936| Senate 
| Updated: 12/1/2020
Christopher Murphy

Christopher Murphy

Democratic Senator

Connecticut

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions 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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Timeline
Sep 30, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-8460
Introduced in House
Dec 1, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Dec 1, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • September 30, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-8460
    Introduced in House


  • December 1, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 1, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Education

Related Bills

  • HR 116-8460: Protecting our Students in Schools Act of 2020
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 archivesLaw enforcement officersSchool administrationState and local government operationsTeaching, teachers, curricula

Protecting our Students in Schools Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-4936| Senate 
| Updated: 12/1/2020
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.
View Full Text

Suggested Questions

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Timeline
Sep 30, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-8460
Introduced in House
Dec 1, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Dec 1, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • September 30, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-8460
    Introduced in House


  • December 1, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 1, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Christopher Murphy

Christopher Murphy

Democratic Senator

Connecticut

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Education

Related Bills

  • HR 116-8460: Protecting our Students in Schools Act of 2020
  • 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 archivesLaw enforcement officersSchool administrationState and local government operationsTeaching, teachers, curricula