An Act relative to corporal punishment
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill seeks to prohibit the use of corporal punishment – such as paddling or spanking – by private educational institutions in Massachusetts. It aims to ensure that students in these schools are not subjected to physical discipline. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Education and subsequently reported favorably. It is currently awaiting a hearing.
Key provisions
- Prohibits corporal punishment in private educational institutions.
- Addresses the issue of physical discipline within private schools.
- Introduced by Representative Kushmerek.
Who is affected
- Students
- Private educational institutions
- Parents of students in private schools
- Private school administrators
Notable changes
- Creates a legal prohibition on corporal punishment.
- Addresses a practice that is not currently regulated at the state level for private schools.
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Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Michael P. Kushmerek
Cosponsor
Michael P. Kushmerek
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