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Protecting our Students in Schools Act of 2023
3/12/2024, 11:03 AM
Summary of Bill S 1762
One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a grant program that would provide funding to schools for the implementation of violence prevention programs, mental health services, and training for school staff on how to respond to emergencies. This grant program aims to improve the overall safety and well-being of students in schools.
Additionally, the bill includes measures to enhance communication and coordination between schools, law enforcement agencies, and mental health professionals in order to better identify and address potential threats to student safety. It also calls for the development of protocols for responding to incidents of violence or threats of violence in schools. Furthermore, the Protecting our Students in Schools Act of 2023 emphasizes the importance of promoting a positive school climate and fostering a culture of respect and inclusivity. The bill encourages schools to implement anti-bullying programs and initiatives that promote social and emotional learning among students. Overall, Bill 118 s 1762 seeks to prioritize the safety and well-being of students in schools by providing resources and support for violence prevention, mental health services, and positive school climate initiatives. If passed, this legislation has the potential to make a significant impact on the overall safety and security of schools in the United States.
Congressional Summary of S 1762
Protecting our Students in Schools Act of 2023
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.
