The Act would prohibit corporal punishment of students in programs that receive federal financial assistance. It defines corporal punishment to include striking, spanking, paddling, forcing a student into a painful position, or using certain weapons or chemical sprays to cause pain for discipline. It also sets up complaint and enforcement processes, requires schools to notify parents and agencies within 24 hours after corporal punishment, and allows students or parents to bring a civil action. States would report on school climate and discipline. Grants could support training and approaches such as positive behavioral supports.
If you are a student in a covered program, school personnel, law enforcement officers, and school security guards could not use corporal punishment on you. A student or parent could seek legal remedies for a violation. If a student with a disability is involved, the school must also notify the relevant protection and advocacy system. The Act does not apply to home schools, and it excludes certain private schools that receive no federal support and do not serve students who receive such support.
The Act authorizes Congress to provide such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year 2027 and later years. It does not specify an amount.
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