A measure advancing in Illinois seeks to ban corporal punishment in all private schools. Opponents are concerned the measure could be misinterpreted and school coaches asking for more pushups could be in violation of the proposed law.
Corporal punishment is legal in all private schools in the nation except New Jersey, Iowa, New York and Maryland. Corporal punishment is legal in public schools in 17 states. In Illinois, current law says school boards are not allowed to include corporal punishment within their board policies. State Rep. Margaret Croke is a sponsor of House Bill 4175.
Croke said the bill doesn’t apply to home schools. State Rep. Tom Weber asked if Croke’s bill would apply to military private schools.
Croke said it would apply to all private schools K-12. The measure now awaits action in the Senate.
Story from Illinois Radio Network
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