PROHIBIT CORPORAL PUNISHMENT IN SCHOOLS.

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View NCGA Bill Details2025-2026 Session
House Bill 983 (Public) Filed Thursday, April 10, 2025
AN ACT TO PROHIBIT CORPORAL PUNISHMENT IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Intro. by Cervania, Morey.

Status: Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (House action) (Apr 14 2025)

Bill History:

H 983

Bill Summaries:

  • Summary date: Apr 10 2025 - View Summary

    Identical to S 714, filed on 3/25/25.

    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.