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H.R. 8460 116th Congress House

Protecting our Students in Schools Act of 2020

Official title: To prohibit the use of corporal punishment in schools, and for other purposes.

Introduced: December 2, 2020 See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 116th Congress (2019–2020) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Sep 30, 2020
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.
Sep 30, 2020
Introduced in House
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 Latest action September 30, 2020

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.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Protecting our Students in Schools Act of 2020

This bill prohibits the use of corporal punishment in schools that receive federal funding. It also establishes enforcement provisions, including a private right of action for a student who has been subjected to corporal punishment, and creates a grant program for state educational agencies to implement positive behavioral interventions and supports to address student behavior and reduce exclusionary and aversive discipline practices.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • S 4936 Protecting our Students in Schools Act of 2020
 Bill text 1 version

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 6
All 6 Democratic 6
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Beyer, Donald S.
Virginia · Dec 10, 2020
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Sewell, Terri A.
Alabama · Dec 2, 2020
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Gallego, Ruben
Arizona · Nov 20, 2020
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Adams, Alma S.
North Carolina · Oct 20, 2020
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Thompson, Bennie G.
Mississippi · Oct 20, 2020
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Bonamici, Suzanne
Oregon · Sep 30, 2020
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 8460: Protecting our Students in Schools Act of 2020. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-8460/
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"H.R. 8460: Protecting our Students in Schools Act of 2020." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-8460/.
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H.R. 8460, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-8460/.
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