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Nov 6, 2026
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CRS summarizes bill to bar corporal punishment in federally funded schools
The bill would prohibit corporal punishment in schools that receive federal funding and authorize the Department of Education to withhold funds or issue cease-and-desist orders. It would also require state education agencies to report on school discipline policies, allow grants for positive behavioral supports, and create a private right of action for students subjected to corporal punishment.
Importance
Routine
Why it matters
The bill proposes new restrictions and enforcement measures for federally funded schools, but it remains a legislative proposal.
Institutions
Library of CongressCongressional Research Service
Audience
State and local governmentsIn-house counselGovernment affairs teams
Tags
Education
Sectors
Education
Dossier
- Bill 119-hr-3265 · Open: Introduced
References
- Bill mentioned: HR 3265