Bill > HR8460

This bill, the Protecting our Students in Schools Act of 2020, prohibits the use of corporal punishment in schools that receive federal funding. It establishes enforcement provisions, including a private right of action for students 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. The bill also requires state reporting on school climate and culture, and provides for federal oversight and enforcement actions if states fail to comply with the law's requirements.