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- H.R.727
H.R.727: Ending Corporal Punishment in Schools Act of 2019
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 23, 2019
- Latest Major Action Jan. 23, 2019
- See the six similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
15 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 23, 2019
Bill Summary
Ending Corporal Punishment in Schools Act of 2019 This bill prohibits 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 school-wide positive behavior programs.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Jan. 23, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
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Jan. 23, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Alcee L. Hastings (D-Fla.) |