Federal Ban on Corporal Punishment in Schools; Promoting Positive Discipline.
This Act establishes a nationwide prohibition on corporal punishment (including striking, spanking, or using electroshock weapons) against students in all federally funded schools. It grants parents and students the right to file civil lawsuits against non-compliant schools and mandates that educational institutions adopt positive behavioral interventions, such as restorative justice, to reduce reliance on suspensions and expulsions. The goal is to ensure student safety and improve school climate.
Key points
Total prohibition of corporal punishment by school staff, security, or law enforcement in federally funded schools.
Establishment of grant programs to help schools implement positive behavioral supports and reduce exclusionary discipline practices.
Schools must notify parents in writing within 24 hours of any instance of corporal punishment used against their child.
Parents and students gain the right to seek compensatory damages and injunctive relief in court for violations.
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