HR 8460 · 116th Congress · Education

Protecting our Students in Schools Act of 2020

Introduced 2020-09-30· Sponsored by Rep. McEachin, A. Donald [D-VA-4]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.(2020-09-30)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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.…

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Cosponsors (8)

8 Democrats