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MO SB241
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/14/2015
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Keaveny
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AI Summary
- School districts and charter schools are prohibited from using corporal punishment or spanking to discipline students
- Each school district's written discipline policy must explicitly prohibit corporal punishment and spanking
- School personnel may still use reasonable force to protect persons or property, which is not considered child abuse under Chapter 210
- The Children's Division loses jurisdiction to investigate child abuse reports arising from reasonable force used by school personnel to protect persons or property, provided no sexual misconduct allegation is involved
- Repeals existing provisions that allowed certificated school personnel to administer spanking in the presence of a school district employee witness
Legislative Description
Prohibits the use of corporal punishment and the use of spanking to discipline students in public schools
Last Action
Voted Do Pass S Progress and Development Committee
4/15/2015
Committee Referrals
Progress And Development2/11/2015
Full Bill Text
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