PROHIBIT CORPORAL PUNISHMENT IN SCHOOLS.

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View NCGA Bill Details(link is external)2025-2026 Session
Senate Bill 714 (Public) Filed Tuesday, March 25, 2025
AN ACT TO PROHIBIT CORPORAL PUNISHMENT IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Intro. by Robinson.

Status: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate (Senate action) (Mar 26 2025)

SOG comments (1):

Identical Bill

Identical to H 983, and filed on 4/10/25.

S 714

Bill Summaries:

  • Summary date: Apr 1 2025 - View Summary

    Contains whereas clauses.

    Prohibits corporal punishment in public school units by amending GS 115C-390.4. Provides that physical restrain under GS 115C-391.1 and reasonable use of force under GS 115C-390.3 are not considered corporal punishment.

    Makes corresponding changes to remove corporal punishment references in GS 115C-12(27), GS 115C-107.7, GS 115C-276(r), and GS 115C-390.2(h).

    Repeals GS 6-21.4, regarding counsel fees and costs in lawsuits regarding corporal punishment against public school principals or teachers. Not applicable to civil actions arising before the effective date of the act.

    Effective and applicable for the 2025-2026 school year.