HI SCR14

Requests the Department of Human Services and Department of Health to establish a Task Force on Corporal Punishment to evaluate scientific research on corporal punishment and its effects on children.

Task Force shall recommend strategies to promote safe and effective discipline methods and make a legislative recommendation on whether corporal punishment of children should be banned or limited in Hawaii.

Task Force membership includes representatives from the Attorney General's office, Department of Education, child welfare services, maternal and child health, University of Hawaii schools, judiciary programs, federal justice department, and Kapiolani Medical Center.

Task Force may invite additional non-voting participants from professional organizations including pediatrics, psychiatry, psychology, law, social work, nursing, religious organizations, and parent advocacy groups.

Task Force shall submit findings, recommendations, and proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than 40 days before the 2021 Regular Session convenes; members serve without compensation.