The Protecting our Students in Schools Act of 2026 prohibits corporal punishment in schools receiving federal funds.
The Protecting our Students in Schools Act of 2026 aims to eliminate corporal punishment in schools by prohibiting any student from being subjected to such punishment by program personnel, law enforcement officers, or school security guards. The bill mandates that programs receiving federal financial assistance must notify parents, state educational agencies, and local law enforcement agencies within 24 hours of any corporal punishment. It also requires the Department of Education to issue regulations ensuring compliance with the Act.
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