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- S.2029
S.2029: Protecting our Students in Schools Act of 2021
About This Bill
- Introduced June 10, 2021
- Latest Major Action June 10, 2021
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - June 10, 2021
Bill Summary
Protecting our Students in Schools Act of 2021 This bill prohibits the use of corporal punishment in schools that receive federal funding. Specifically, the bill authorizes the Department of Education (ED) to take specified actions (e.g., withholding funds and issuing cease-and-desist orders) for schools that allow school personnel, law enforcement officers, or school security guards to subject students to corporal punishment. The bill also...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| June 10, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| June 10, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Christopher S. Murphy (D-Conn.) |