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HB23-1191

Prohibit Corporal Punishment Of Children

Concerning prohibiting corporal punishment of children in certain public settings.
Session:
2023 Regular Session
Subject:
Education & School Finance (Pre & K-12)
Bill Summary

The bill prohibits a person employed by or volunteering in a public school, a state-licensed child care center, a family child care home, or a specialized group facility from imposing corporal punishment on a child. The bill defines "corporal punishment" as the willful infliction of, or willfully causing the infliction of, physical pain on a child.


(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)

Status

Introduced
Under Consideration

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Upcoming Schedule

Mar
22
Wednesday

Education

1:30 pm  |  SCR 357
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