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HB17-1038

Prohibit Corporal Punishment Of Children

Concerning prohibiting corporal punishment of children in certain public settings.
Session:
2017 Regular Session
Subjects:
Children & Domestic Matters
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. 'Corporal punishment' means the willful infliction of, or willfully causing the infliction of, physical pain on a child.


(Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)

Status

Introduced
Lost

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