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116-hr-8460116th Congress

Protecting our Students in Schools Act of 2020

Sponsored By: Representative McEachin, A. Donald [D-VA-4]

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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.

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Bill Overview

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

McEachin, A. Donald [D-VA-4]

VA • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1]

    OR • D

    Sponsored 9/30/2020

  • Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2]

    MS • D

    Sponsored 10/20/2020

  • Rep. Trone, David J. [D-MD-6]

    MD • D

    Sponsored 10/20/2020

  • Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7]

    AZ • D

    Sponsored 10/20/2020

  • Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12]

    NC • D

    Sponsored 10/20/2020

  • Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ]

    AZ • D

    Sponsored 11/20/2020

  • Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7]

    AL • D

    Sponsored 12/2/2020

  • Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8]

    VA • D

    Sponsored 12/10/2020

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