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Protecting our Students in Schools Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-3836| House 
| Updated: 6/11/2021
A. Donald McEachin

A. Donald McEachin

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (30)
Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Lucy McBath (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Armed Services Committee, Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Protecting our Students in Schools Act of 2021 This bill prohibits the use of corporal punishment in schools that receive federal funding. Specifically, the bill authorizes the Department of Education (ED) to take specified actions (e.g., withholding funds and issuing cease-and-desist orders) for schools that allow school personnel, law enforcement officers, or school security guards to subject students to corporal punishment. The bill also establishes enforcement provisions, including a private right of action for a student who has been subjected to corporal punishment. Each state educational agency (SEA) that receives federal funding must submit specified information to ED, including a school climate report that describes the SEA's policies and procedures related to exclusionary and aversive discipline practices in schools. Additionally, the bill authorizes ED to award three-year grants to SEAs and, through them, subgrants to local educational agencies to implement positive behavioral interventions and supports to address student behavior and reduce exclusionary and aversive discipline practices. ED must promulgate regulations as necessary to ensure compliance with the bill. The Department of Defense and the Department of the Interior must ensure that the schools they operate or fund also comply with these regulations.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-8460
Protecting our Students in Schools Act of 2020
Jun 10, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-2029
Introduced in Senate
Jun 11, 2021
Introduced in House
Jun 11, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-8460
    Protecting our Students in Schools Act of 2020


  • June 10, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-2029
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 11, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • June 11, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Education

Related Bills

  • S 117-2029: Protecting our Students in Schools Act of 2021
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresChild healthChild safety and welfareCivil actions and liabilityCongressional oversightDepartment of EducationEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary educationEmployment and training programsGovernment information and archivesLaw enforcement officersSchool administrationState and local government operationsTeaching, teachers, curricula

Protecting our Students in Schools Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-3836| House 
| Updated: 6/11/2021
Protecting our Students in Schools Act of 2021 This bill prohibits the use of corporal punishment in schools that receive federal funding. Specifically, the bill authorizes the Department of Education (ED) to take specified actions (e.g., withholding funds and issuing cease-and-desist orders) for schools that allow school personnel, law enforcement officers, or school security guards to subject students to corporal punishment. The bill also establishes enforcement provisions, including a private right of action for a student who has been subjected to corporal punishment. Each state educational agency (SEA) that receives federal funding must submit specified information to ED, including a school climate report that describes the SEA's policies and procedures related to exclusionary and aversive discipline practices in schools. Additionally, the bill authorizes ED to award three-year grants to SEAs and, through them, subgrants to local educational agencies to implement positive behavioral interventions and supports to address student behavior and reduce exclusionary and aversive discipline practices. ED must promulgate regulations as necessary to ensure compliance with the bill. The Department of Defense and the Department of the Interior must ensure that the schools they operate or fund also comply with these regulations.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-8460
Protecting our Students in Schools Act of 2020
Jun 10, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-2029
Introduced in Senate
Jun 11, 2021
Introduced in House
Jun 11, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-8460
    Protecting our Students in Schools Act of 2020


  • June 10, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-2029
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 11, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • June 11, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
A. Donald McEachin

A. Donald McEachin

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (30)
Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Lucy McBath (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Armed Services Committee, Education and Workforce Committee

Education

Related Bills

  • S 117-2029: Protecting our Students in Schools Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresChild healthChild safety and welfareCivil actions and liabilityCongressional oversightDepartment of EducationEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary educationEmployment and training programsGovernment information and archivesLaw enforcement officersSchool administrationState and local government operationsTeaching, teachers, curricula