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NC H295
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/28/2019
Primary Sponsor
Susan Fisher
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AI Summary
- Prohibits corporal punishment in all North Carolina public schools, replacing the previous system allowing local boards of education to determine their own policies
- Permits school personnel to use physical restraint according to federal law and reasonable force for safety purposes, which are distinct from corporal punishment
- Requires local school boards to annually report corporal punishment data to the State Board of Education, including number of incidents, student demographics, disability status, grade levels, and reasons for administration
- Removes references to corporal punishment policies from discipline regulations and eliminates liability protections for corporal punishment under G.S. 6-21.4
- Becomes effective for the 2019-2020 school year, with exception that repealed liability protections do not apply to civil actions from corporal punishment prior to the effective date
Legislative Description
Prohibit Corporal Punishment in Public Schs
Last Action
Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
3/28/2019
Committee Referrals
Rules and Operations of the Senate3/28/2019
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House3/19/2019
Education - K-123/7/2019
Full Bill Text
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