Senate Bill 4936
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Protecting our Students in Schools Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Dec 1, 2020
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
4936
Congress
116
Policy Area
Education
Education
Primary focus of measure is elementary, secondary, or higher education including special education and matters of academic performance, school administration, teaching, educational costs, and student aid.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
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.
December 1, 2020
12/01/2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
12/01/2020
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:43:51 PM