SB 827 – Prohibits the use of corporal punishment and the use of spanking to discipline students in public and private schools

• Sponsor: Keaveny
• LR Number: 4145S.03I
• Committee: Progress and Development
• Last Action: 4/16/2014 - Voted Do Pass S Progress and Development Committee
• Effective Date: August 28, 2014

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