SB 827 - Keaveny, Joseph
Prohibits the use of corporal punishment and the use of spanking to discipline students in public and private schools
Bill Details
Sponsor
LR Number
4145S.03I
Title
SB 827
House Handler
N/A
Journal Page
N/A
Effective Date
August 28, 2014
Committee
Current Status
Voted Do Pass S Progress and Development Committee
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Amendments
No amendments available
CURRENT BILL SUMMARY
SB 827 - This act prohibits the use of corporal punishment and the use of spanking to discipline students in schools. Each school district's discipline policy must prohibit the use of corporal punishment and the use of spanking. (Section 160.261)
This act also prohibits private schools from using corporal punishment or spanking to discipline a student. (Section 160.274)
MICHAEL RUFF