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Proposal:Ending Corporal Punishment in Schools Act of 2019

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 116th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.
Geographic Scope
National

Description

Ending Corporal Punishment in Schools Act of 2019

This bill prohibits the Department of Education (ED) from providing funding to any state or local educational agency (LEA) that allows its school personnel to inflict corporal punishment upon a student.

ED may award three-year grants to states or LEAs to assist them with improving school climate and culture. Grants must be used to implement school-wide positive behavior programs.

Bill Title

Ending Corporal Punishment in Schools Act of 2019

Linked Goals

Steps

  • 2019-01-23: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
  • 2019-01-23: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E78)
  • 2019-01-23: Introduced in House
  • 2019-01-23: Introduced in House

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.