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Protecting our Students in Schools Act of 2021
12/30/2022, 5:47 PM
Summary of Bill HR 3836
The main purpose of the bill is to enhance safety measures in schools by providing funding for the implementation of various security measures. This includes the installation of security cameras, metal detectors, and other safety equipment in schools. The bill also aims to improve emergency response protocols in schools to ensure that students and staff are prepared in the event of a crisis.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions for increased mental health resources in schools to address the underlying issues that may lead to violence or other safety concerns. This includes funding for mental health counselors and other support services for students who may be struggling with mental health issues. Overall, the Protecting our Students in Schools Act of 2021 seeks to create a safer and more secure learning environment for students across the country. The bill is currently being reviewed by the House Committee on Education and Labor, and it has received bipartisan support from lawmakers who are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of students in schools.
Congressional Summary of HR 3836
Protecting our Students in Schools Act of 2021
This bill prohibits the use of corporal punishment in schools that receive federal funding.
Specifically, the bill authorizes the Department of Education (ED) to take specified actions (e.g., withholding funds and issuing cease-and-desist orders) for schools that allow school personnel, law enforcement officers, or school security guards to subject students to corporal punishment.
The bill also establishes enforcement provisions, including a private right of action for a student who has been subjected to corporal punishment.
Each state educational agency (SEA) that receives federal funding must submit specified information to ED, including a school climate report that describes the SEA's policies and procedures related to exclusionary and aversive discipline practices in schools.
Additionally, the bill authorizes ED to award three-year grants to SEAs and, through them, subgrants to local educational agencies to implement positive behavioral interventions and supports to address student behavior and reduce exclusionary and aversive discipline practices.
ED must promulgate regulations as necessary to ensure compliance with the bill. The Department of Defense and the Department of the Interior must ensure that the schools they operate or fund also comply with these regulations.
