103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2023 and 2024
HB4175

 

Introduced , by Rep. Margaret Croke

 

SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
 
105 ILCS 5/22-100 new

    Amends the School Code. Provides that a nonpublic school may not engage in slapping or paddling a student, the prolonged maintenance of a student in a physically painful position, or the intentional infliction of bodily harm on a student.


LRB103 34243 RJT 64069 b

 

 

A BILL FOR

 

HB4175LRB103 34243 RJT 64069 b

1    AN ACT concerning education.
 
2    Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
3represented in the General Assembly:
 
4    Section 5. The School Code is amended by adding Section
522-100 as follows:
 
6    (105 ILCS 5/22-100 new)
7    Sec. 22-100. Prohibition on physical discipline in
8nonpublic schools. A nonpublic school may not engage in
9slapping or paddling a student, the prolonged maintenance of a
10student in a physically painful position, or the intentional
11infliction of bodily harm on a student.