Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits corporal punishment in public and private schools.

Highlights:

• Defines “corporal punishment” as the deliberate infliction of severe physical pain on a student by any means intended to punish or discipline the student, including but not limited to paddling, striking, shaking, or spanking (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that corporal punishment does not include reasonable athletic and military training (Sec. 1).

• Prohibits school district employees, nonfaculty coaches, and nonfaculty assistants from using corporal punishment on any student (Sec. 1).

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