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Introduced
06/11/2021
06/11/2021
In Committee
06/11/2021
06/11/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To prohibit the use of corporal punishment in schools, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits the use of corporal punishment in schools that receive federal financial assistance. It aims to eliminate the use of corporal punishment, ensure student health and safety, and promote positive school climate and culture through the implementation of evidence-based interventions and supports. The bill provides for civil actions by students or parents, enforcement by the Office for Civil Rights, and requires states to develop plans and reports on their efforts to address exclusionary and aversive discipline practices. It also authorizes grants to states to improve school climate and culture by implementing positive behavioral interventions and supports.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (31)
Donald McEachin (D)*,
Alma Adams (D),
Don Beyer (D),
Lisa Blunt Rochester (D),
Suzanne Bonamici (D),
André Carson (D),
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D),
Judy Chu (D),
Yvette Clarke (D),
Mark DeSaulnier (D),
Ruben Gallego (D),
Raúl Grijalva (D),
Jahana Hayes (D),
Sara Jacobs (D),
Pramila Jayapal (D),
Hank Johnson (D),
Barbara Lee (D),
Stephen Lynch (D),
Lucy McBath (D),
Grace Meng (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Ilhan Omar (D),
Mark Pocan (D),
Deborah Ross (D),
Bobby Rush (D),
Haley Stevens (D),
Mark Takano (D),
Bennie Thompson (D),
David Trone (D),
Bonnie Watson Coleman (D),
Frederica Wilson (D),
Last Action
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. (on 06/11/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/3836/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr3836/BILLS-117hr3836ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr3836/BILLS-117hr3836ih.pdf.pdf |
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