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- H.R.160
H.R.160: Ending Corporal Punishment in Schools Act of 2017
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 3, 2017
- Latest Major Action Jan. 3, 2017
- See the six similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
8 (7 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 3, 2017
Bill Summary
Ending Corporal Punishment in Schools Act of 2017 This bill amends the General Education Provisions Act to prohibit the Department of Education (ED) from providing funding to any state or local educational agency (LEA) that allows its school personnel to inflict corporal punishment upon a student. ED may award three-year grants to states or LEAsto assist them with improving school climate and culture.Grants must be used to implement...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Jan. 3, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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| Jan. 3, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Alcee L. Hastings (D-Fla.) |