S. 4936 · 116th Congress
Protecting our Students in Schools Act of 2020
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Christopher Murphy
- Introduced
- 2020-12-01
- Latest action
- 2020-12-01 · Introduced in Senate
Summary
Protecting our Students in Schools Act of 2020
This bill prohibits the use of corporal punishment in schools that receive federal funding. It also establishes enforcement provisions, including a private right of action for a student who has been subjected to corporal punishment, and creates a grant program for state educational agencies to implement positive behavioral interventions and supports to address student behavior and reduce exclusionary and aversive discipline practices.