US HB8460 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 9-0)
Status: Introduced on September 30 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-09-30 - 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.
Pending: House Education and Labor Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

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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Title

Protecting our Students in Schools Act of 2020

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History

DateChamberAction
2020-09-30HouseReferred 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.
2020-09-30HouseReferred 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.
2020-09-30HouseIntroduced in House

Same As/Similar To

SB4936 (Related) 2020-12-01 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

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