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Prohibiting Corporal Punishment in Schools and Promoting Positive Student Behavior.

This act aims to completely eliminate corporal punishment in schools, ensuring a safe environment for all students. It establishes a support system for schools to implement positive behavioral interventions instead of punitive measures. Parents will be notified of any use of force, and schools will receive funding for staff training and the development of improved disciplinary strategies.
Key points
Total prohibition of corporal punishment against students by school personnel, law enforcement officers, and school security guards in federally funded programs.
Students or their parents can file a civil lawsuit against a program for violations of the corporal punishment prohibition.
Schools must notify parents, the state educational agency, and local law enforcement within 24 hours of any use of force against a student.
Introduction of grant programs for states and local educational agencies to improve school climate through positive behavioral interventions and staff training.
States and local educational agencies will be required to submit regular reports on disciplinary policies and progress in reducing exclusionary practices.
The act does not limit other rights or remedies available to students and parents under existing laws, nor does it affect private schools not receiving federal funds or homeschooling.
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Additional Information
Protecting our Students in Schools Act of 2023
Print number: HR 3596
Sponsor: Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1]
Process start date: 2023-05-23