| Bill | HR 727 |
|---|---|
| Type of Legislation | House Bill |
| Congress | 116 |
| Source | View original on Congress.gov |
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.